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How to Prevent Door-Dashing

By Casey Lomonaco on 04/03/2019

Run toward the sun

Spring seems to be the ultimate door-dashing season, as sunshine returns to cure the cabin fever that plagues many humans and canines during the long winter months. In busy families, the front door seems to be in perpetual motion, constantly revolving and providing myriad opportunities for escape. Friends and clients who have dealt with the stress and worry of a lost dog due to an open door accident utter a common refrain: “It was only open for a second.”

Let Me Entertain You! Successful Holiday Parties for Pet Owners

By Casey Lomonaco on 12/07/2018

Pets and parties?

I love the movie A Christmas Story. My favorite characters are, of course, the Bumpus Hounds.

Into the Woods

By Lori Chamberland on 11/16/2018

Take a hike!

If you aspire to be more active this winter, be sure to include your dog in your plans!

Improving the Lives of Shelter Dogs: A Conversation with Karen Pryor

By KPCT on 09/30/2018

Editor’s note: Dogs are relinquished to shelters for many reasons. People move, have a new baby, get divorced, lose their homes.

Adopting a Shelter or Rescue Dog: How to Find the Right Match

By Irith Bloom on 09/29/2018

Originally published 10/01/2010.

Adding to the family

October is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month. Adding a dog to your household can bring great joy, but adopting a pet is a bit like looking for a roommate or significant other—the more you know beforehand, the greater the odds of a successful relationship. If you already have other pets, it can be even harder to find the right match. To ensure a successful adoption, think carefully about what it is you're looking for before you go to select a pet.