Tackling the Canine Equivalent of “Quarantine 15”
By Charlee Bear Staff Many pet owners are breathing a sigh of relief as they emerge from an unusual year and start to regain some semblance of normalcy. However, several are also struggling with the so-called “Quarantine 15” (weight gain due to lockdowns and limited activity in 2020. Not surprisingly, pets have been similarly affected […]
Best Practices for Cat Owning-Clients Who Work from Home
By Crystallynn Hetlinger The swift and pervasive rise of COVID-19 necessitated a dramatic shift in the workforce. Offices shut down and many new remote positions were created. Even as vaccination rates rise, some companies are forgoing the cost of leasing offices and opting to maintain entirely remote workforces. Others have hybrid options where employees spend […]
Helping Clients Train Their Puppies to be Home Alone
By Kong Company Staff As a professional dog trainer, you know that teaching a puppy how to be home alone and happy is an important step in preventing problem behaviors and separation anxiety. Dogs are naturally social animals and so being alone is usually not easy for them. This is why teaching owners how to […]
Pet First Aid Products = Added Profits for Groomers
By Dogswell Staff Now that summer is here, many of your clients will be spending more time outdoors with their dogs, heading to parks, beaches, campgrounds and hiking trails. While being active and out in nature is a great way to have fun and bond with pets, it can also result in various skin irritations […]
Dog Training Solutions for Walking Assuredly and Safely
By Coastal Pet Products Staff Taking dogs on a walk is a great way to give them daily exercise. Along with getting a potty break, dogs are also mentally stimulated and gain awareness of the neighborhood. In addition, there’s no better stress reliever for owners than watching their dog’s eager interest and wagging tail. Walking […]
New ABC Graduates — Summer 2021
Congratulations to Our New ABC Certified Dog Trainers, Veterinary Assistants, Pet Groomers, Cat Trainers and Aquarium Maintenance Professionals! March 31, 2021 to July 18, 2021 ABC Honor Roll Graduates Alexandria Abrahamson Catherine Austin Jennifer Austin Ellen Balanecki Karen Barrow Lisa Baumgartner Corinne Billings Jaclyn Britton Kimberlie Brown Julie Carlton Katie Carmody Elizabeth Chapman Lauren Cole […]
Aquarium Keeping: Going Beyond ‘Basic’ Fish
By Stacy Mantle If you’re like many people, when you think of an in-home aquarium keeping, you envision a tank filled with colorful fish. However, not every hobbyist, whether casual or dedicated, opts to keep fish—or only fish. Many keep other aquatic species (e.g., crustaceans, mollusks, frogs, corals, etc.) in community tanks or in dedicated […]
