Even as a puppy, Wendy Pridgen’s cattle dog Angus was distrustful of strangers and other dogs. She knew he wouldn’t do well in doggie daycare, but she couldn’t leave him in a crate for 10 hours while she was at work. Pridgen, who lives in Boyds, Maryland, decided a pet sitter would be the best…
Coping with the death of a pet How to take care of yourself, your family, and other pets when you’ve had to say goodbye Our pets bring so much companionship, support, and love into our lives that it’s natural to grieve when a pet dies. Ralph Hawthorne/Kingdom Photography When a person you love dies, it’s…
Keep your dog in top shape during the warmer months with these care tips. NEVER leave your dog in an unattended car in warm weather for any length of time. The temperature inside a car gets much hotter than the outside weather, even with the windows cracked open. If you’re going to be out…
With summertime comes fireworks season. While there are plenty of dogs who aren’t afraid of fireworks, either because they are either naturally easy-going, or because they were exposed to loud noises when they were young, fireworks can send other dogs into a stressed out frenzy. The constant loud bangs and bright flashes may frighten or…