Does Wintertime Blues Effect Your Pet?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) occurs in dogs and cats, too. By Stacy Mantle People aren’t the only ones susceptible to wintertime blues. “PDSA (The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) found that approximately 40 percent of dog owners saw a considerable downturn in their pet’s moods during the winter months,” reported Psychology Today. Symptoms in pets […]
Is Your Dog a Snow Dog?
Snow Dogs How to keep your canines happy during wintertime romps. Snow has been plentiful so far this winter, which is good news for dogs who romp in the white stuff. Not only is playing in the snow fun for dogs, but it also helps get rid of excess energy. Before you bring your dog […]
Cold Weather Safety for Pets
Cold Weather Safety Keep your pets warm, dry and healthy. By Lisa King Right now much of the East Coast and Midwest is suffering record cold. We’re all familiar with the dangers this kind of weather poses for people, but pets are even more vulnerable. A simple rule to follow in extreme cold is to […]
December – Dog Obedience Instructor Program Student Of The Month – 2013
ABC Dog Training Program Student of the Month December 2013 Karen Garmon When Karen Garmon was just 14 years’ old, she met a woman with lupus who had several service dogs to help her with everyday life. Karen knew right then that she wanted to become a dog trainer to help others in similar situations. […]
December – Grooming Instruction Program Student Of The Month – 2013
ABC Grooming Instruction Program Student of the Month December 2013 Darline Jackie Griffin Darline Jackie Griffin lives in Des Arc, Ark., and is in the process of completing her externship. She has been working with her mentor on a daily basis since October 2013. Jackie (as she prefers to be called) decided last year to […]
December – Veterinary Assistant Program Student Of The Month – 2013
ABC Veterinary Assistant Program Student of the Month December 2013 Miriam Trent Miriam Trent lives in Mulvane, Kan., and is the proud “mother”of a pit bull, two guinea pigs and a betta fish. A stay at home mom, when she’s not at the shelter working on her externship, Miriam often goes out to her Mom’s […]
December 2013 Dog Obedience Program Canadian Student Of The Month
ABC Dog Obedience Instruction Program Canadian Student of the Month December 2013 Nikki Headon It is not often that people become known within their industry solely by word of mouth, yet that is exactly how current ABC student Nikki Headon became involved in the dog training world. She began doing basic obedience in the Lloydminster […]
