How to Avoid Pitfalls in Grooming Your Pup
Grooming Through a Dog’s Eyes How often do you stop and look at life from your dog’s perspective? Most of us are so busy that we forget that these trusting creatures don’t look at the world in the same way we do. Or do they? Take grooming, for instance. So many unfamiliar sights, sounds, and […]
Setting and Maintaining Spatial Boundaries with Your Fur Buddy
Most dog owners want to have their pup by their side whenever possible, but it’s important to set boundaries so that they know when it is and isn’t appropriate to occupy certain areas. Whether your client is cooking, on an important Zoom meeting, or has a sleeping baby in the next room, having a dog […]
Training Puppies vs. Dogs: Why Pups Need a Special Reward Treat
By the Pet Botanics Staff Puppies are so much fun to watch as they begin to explore the world around them. Everything is totally new and exciting to these little bundles of energy. They get so charged up they don’t know where to look next. Scampering around with breathtaking speed, they seem to be everywhere […]
Spring Shave Downs
By Shannon Tupes, Andis Global Educator The busy spring grooming season is just around the corner! Now is the time to start gearing up to get ready for this busy time. The influx of spring shave downs won’t get you down if you are prepared for it. A good action plan consists of stocking up […]
What You Absolutely Must Know Before Getting a Dog Trainer Certification
If you’re reading this, chances are you have more than just a passing interest in dog training. Being a dog trainer is great in so many ways! You can train dogs as a side gig without giving up your full-time job. It’s an ideal career for starting your own business. You get to work with […]
Today I learned National Dog Mom’s Day Is Actually a Thing
If you or someone you love is a “dog mom,” did you know that you now have a day to call your own? I didn’t know that! My dogs always had to compete with my sons to celebrate me on Mother’s Day. But there is an actual U.S. National Dog Mom’s Day which falls on […]
Zookeeper Assistant Requirements: What You Need to Know to Work with Exotic Animals
When you’re weighing potential careers, you might have to make some hard choices. What really matters to you? Can you find a career that lets you follow a passion for something? Are you willing to go to school for years and take on student debt in order to earn the necessary degree to work in […]
