A majority of service dogs come with a warning: do not pet. There is a good reason for that. It’s not because they’ll bite you or anything like that (though that could happen, it’s unlikely). It’s actually because the dog is working, and on alert, so that he can alert his owner about whatever problem they’ve been trained to recognize. …
Lowe’s hires Man and his Service Dog
Service dogs are very important companions to the people who have them. Their every day actions are life saving. Because of a brain injury, Owen needs a service dog with him at all times. This made it very difficult for him to find a job. Lowe’s came through and not only hired him, but also allows him to have his …
Bark at the Park 2016
I know that it can be difficult to find dog friendly events during the summer. Do you want to bring your dog to a baseball game? Bark at the Park is a series of major league baseball games which allow dogs to attend! There will be dog friendly events and booths during the games. 12 games were scheduled for this …
How can I help my Dogs with their Thunderstorm Anxiety?
A lot of dogs become very anxious during thunderstorms. This can increase if you’re also nervous, so the first step is to try to remain calm, yourself. Speak in calm tones, and basically let your dog know that he is not alone. If you’d like to help your dog to overcome his fear of thunderstorms, there are some things that …
Dog CPR saves Labrador Mix after Near Drowning in a Pool
We asked many people about times where they may have had to do CPR or first aid on their pets, and the response has been amazing. One story that I wanted to share is about CPR. This story from Beth is a great example of why Pet CPR is important to learn. Here it is, in her own words: I performed …
My dog ate a poisonous frog. What should I do?
We asked people for stories about times that they needed to help their pets. You can submit your own story here. This story is from Teresa Goodwin. She has a Yorkipoo named Oscar who suddenly started seizing. Here’s the story in Teresa’s words. I was working in my garden one day and my dog, who is a 15 lbs. Yorkipoo, …
June is National Pet Preparedness Month: What can you do?
What can you do for your pet during National Pet Preparedness Month? By now, summer is in full swing, and that means more time outside with our four-legged friends. That also means being prepared in case of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires and flooding, so it’s best to plan ahead. One thing to do is create a disaster preparedness kit in …
Things to do for your Pet during Pet Appreciation Week
It’s Pet Appreciation Week, so we thought we’d put together a list of things to do for your pet this week to show them how much you care! We’re putting our Guinea Pigs out for a little bit of extra floor time, and perhaps going to give them a little bit of extra special treats (Guinea Pig healthy treats, of course). …
Pro Pet Hero launches with over 40 Pet First Aid topics, including Dog CPR
ProTrainings is proud to announce the launch of a new program designed to help pet owners with everything between home and the vet. Pro Pet Hero is a pet first aid training program that covers a wide range of topics, from cat and dog CPR to how to build a first aid kit for your pets. Pro Pet Hero is taught …
New Puppy? Here is a list of things to get
When you are bringing a new puppy home for the first time, it can be very exciting. There are some things that you should be sure to have ready, in preparation for the new addition to the family. When you’re having a baby, you tend to get clothes, diapers, toys, a crib, and other related things sometimes well in advance …