The Association of Professional Dog Trainers has a question for you and it’s not referring to whether your pup is regal, well-dressed or dapper. Does your dog have C.L.A.S.S.? C.L.A.S.S. is the APDT’s Canine Life and Social Skills program and was developed by the APDT based on input from both dog owners and non-dog owners, […]
Winter weather is here to stay. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe in cold temperatures from the Animal Rescue League! Keep indoor cats inside. Cats can get lost in wintery weather and become injured or worse. They also have a higher risk of exposure to diseases including rabies from other animals they […]
We’ve all gone to that one friend’s house and have been greeted by their big, beautiful, majestic, loving, excited dog…..who is barking and jumping…and jumping…and jumping. The beautiful dog that busts your eardrums and knocks you over. It happens all the time. We don’t get mad, it’s just how (untrained) dogs behave. If you are […]
Kelley McAtee, dog trainer, behavior specialist and owner of Dharma Dog Training, is concerned about the number of animals surrendered at shelters. Animals are given to shelters and put through that difficult experience because, many times, owners don’t know how to or don’t attempt to change their pet’s behavior. Changing behavior and keeping your pet […]
Our friends at Alley Cat Allies, a cat advocacy group, have provided us with some winter weather safety tips for your indoor and outdoor cats. It’s wintertime, temps are awful and as cold weather inches in, Alley Cat Allies provides those who care for outdoor cats with tips to prepare for winter. A few simple […]
January marks the start of a new calendar year and always denotes the initiation of change in many of us. January is also The Association of Professional Dog Trainers’s (APDT) National Train Your Dog Month. The month-long celebration and effort to increase education stresses the importance of canine training among pet professionals and dog owners. Mychelle Blake […]
We’ve had a mild winter until recently, but the cold and snow will be here in earnest, no doubt. There are a number of long, cold weeks until spring, so now’s a perfect time to think about making your home and environments your pets occupy safe from the harsh elements we’ll see. Take a look […]
Shedding, even if it seems excessive at different times of the year, is normal. The majority of dogs and cats shed their hair and some shed more than others. Depending upon the type of breed you have, you may notice your poor pet losing more of their hair as the temperatures begin to fall. As […]
By and large, the Nebraska Humane Society’s typical “business” shuts down for Christmas Eve. For the past 15 years, however, dedicated NHS volunteers open the shelter on Christmas Eve to complete adoptions. Volunteers at NHS are unquestionably special. “Even if we didn’t do adoptions on Christmas Eve,” says Pam Wiese of the Nebraska Humane Society, “they […]
Everyone loves the holiday season and one reason is the copious amount of sweet treats available at every turn. And what better way to allow ourselves to indulge than to purchase goodies and have the proceeds benefit our local shelter? On December 19 from 10 am to 4 pm, visit the Nebraska Humane Society’s lobby […]
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