Dogs and Divorce: Co-Parenting Your Pets
Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce? By Danielle Farrington When a dog is welcomed into the home, he quickly becomes a member of the family. Sadly, families often experience difficulties and relationships end. Many people do not consider what this may do to the family dog. Anxiety, aggression and other problems can arise during […]
5 Common Household Dangers to Pets
Common Hazards in Your Home By Jennifer Kutcher A common complaint when pets are brought into a veterinary clinic is abdominal discomfort. Radiographs are taken by the veterinary assistant and it’s amazing how many owners are surprised by what is found. Dogs and cats are remarkable animals. Unfortunately, they aren’t always particular about the types […]
How to Start a Dog Training Business
Dog Training Career Tips You’ve completed your course of study to become a dog trainer. You’ve learned many tricks of the dog training trade and even had hands-on experience. You love your new chosen profession, and can’t wait to share your new education with the world. You want to open your own business and start […]
February – Veterinary Assistant Program Student Of The Month – 2015
ABC Veterinary Assistant Program Student of the Month February 2015 Monica Mabry Monica Mabry, originally from a small town in Michigan called Marine City, has spent the last four years living and working in San Antonio, Texas. She works at Wal-Mart as a personnel coordinator. However, her dream is to own her own animal shelter […]
February 2015 – ABC Dog Training Program Student of the Month – USA
ABC Dog Training Program Student of the Month – USA – February 2015 Charlotte Rice Charlotte Rice of Hill, New Hampshire, always knew she wanted to be a helper. She is a certified personal trainer who specializes in helping people who are recovering from surgeries with their health and nutritional goals. Prior to this career, Charlotte […]
Which Type of Dog is Better
Mutts vs. Purebreds Which type of dog is better to have as a pet? It’s the one question I get on a recurring basis: Is it better to adopt a mutt or buy a purebred? I fall directly on the side of mutts. I’m a longtime fan of their unique sizes, shapes and personalities. Most […]
Should I be Sleeping with My Cats?
Sleeping with Cats You may ask yourself the question: should I be sleeping with my cats? There are reasons why you should—and shouldn’t—snuggle up with your feline. Studies show that nearly two-thirds of owners sleep with their cats. The practice is controversial, however, because of concerns about disease transmission and sleep disruption. Cats might be […]
