A new study from Boston University found that more than half of people who own dogs expressed some level of canine vaccine hesitancy Public confidence in adult and child vaccines has declined during the pandemic, largely spurred by misperceptions and mistrust in the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine. Now a new study led […]
Getting a new puppy is an incredible time for you and your family. There are also a long list of things to consider such as house training, exercise, crate training, obedience and much more! Maybe the most important thing you can do for your pup is socialization…and LOTS of it. What is socialization The period
I seem to come across the term “that’s how we used to do it” a lot with this business and the answer to “how soon after losing a dog should we get another one?” is no different. The standard answer used to be “right away” however we’ve come a long way to understanding how our
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Some dogs are extremely frightened by fireworks and/or loud noises and it can be very stressful for the dog as well as the owners. Research is continuing in this field but as of now there are some solid strategies to put your pooch at ease and include everything from behaviour conditioning to medication and all
A German Shepherd puppy has arrived in Mexico after being flown from Turkey as a gesture of gratitude from the Turkish government for the help Mexico’s search dogs lent after February’s earthquake. Turkey said it hoped the puppy would “carry on the legacy” of Proteo, a Mexican rescue dog which died during the search for
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Southwest Washington has its first wolf pack in a century, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says. The Big Muddy Pack so far has only two known members, one male and one female. But that’s enough to meet the minimum requirement to be recognized as a pack: two or more wolves travelling together in
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An animal shelter in England is experiencing a heartbreaking “first”: One of its newest canine residents is said to be undergoing canine alcohol withdrawal. Coco, a young dog believed to be a spaniel and chocolate lab mix, arrived at the Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth, England, earlier this year along with another “canine pal” after his
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A pet dog has died after testing positive for avian influenza in Ontario. Public Health said in a statement released Tuesday that the dog, which tested positive for the pathogen on April 1, is the only case of its kind in Canada. The dog in Oshawa contracted the infection after chewing on a wild goose. It
Vancouver bylaws prevent dogs from being tied to a pole or bike rack. It’s actually illegal to not be on the other end of your dog’s leash, however people leave their pets unattended all the time if they have to enter a store to make a quick purchase. Leaving pets alone in an unsecured environment poses a
Anyone interested in fostering one of the dogs can fill out this form. Donations can be made directly with Riverview rescue at riverviewrescues@gmail.com. They can also be reached directly via their site. Riverview Rescues An Ottawa Valley woman has been charged with animal cruelty after 38 dogs were found in what the head of a local
