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 …
German Shepherd Dog saves Child from Snake
Seven year old Molly was playing outside in her family’s fenced in back yard with their German shepherd dog named Haus. An Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake approached. These snakes have the reputation of being the most dangerous venomous snake in North America, with a mortality rate of 10-30% depending on the study. The dog, seeing the snake, instantly positioned himself between …
Firefighter saves Puppy, gains Companion
William Lindler, a firefighter from South Carolina, was out washing his car when he smelled smoke. A shed on his neighbor’s property was on fire with a puppy named Jake trapped inside. William pulled Jake from the burning shed, and found the four pound puppy wasn’t breahing or moving. He immediately began mouth to snout resuscitation, reviving the puppy. Jake had …
German Shepherd Dog leads Firefighters to Children in House Fire
When you need another reason to get a German Shepherd puppy, remember this story. One of my favorite Disney movies is Bolt. It’s about a White German Shepherd dog that is convinced that he has super powers for a TV series, goes on a mission to save his owner, Penny, after they finish filming a cliffhanger episode and Penny is not …
Firefighter Rescues Guinea Pig from Housefire
I have three guinea pigs, and can not imagine what they’d go through if there were to be a house fire. The little guys trapped in a cage without a way to escape, they’d have to be rescued by human intervention. That’s just what happened after a house fire in Florida. Kristi Waller and her two daughters, Jyllian and Pepper, …
Disneynature’s Born in China Trailer – Coming Earth Day 2017
My wife and I enjoy going to see the films that Disneynature releases most Earth Days. It was something that Walt Disney himself had inspired with their “True Life Adventures” series of documentaries. Disneynature’s Born in China looks to be a spectacular look at China as we’ve never seen it before. Here’s is the Earth Day Trailer for the film. …
Dogs or Cats: Who loves their owner more?
Full disclosure: My wife and I have three guinea pigs, I’m allergic to cats, and there’s a distinct possibility that we might add a German Shepherd puppy to our growing family in the future. I mention this to say that the conclusion of the study is not influenced by any bias I might have. I have a lot of friends …
Helping Pets before the Vets
Our course is meant to help you learn when it’s time to take your pet to the vet, and if there are ways that you can help before the vet. Taking early action to help your dog or cat with first aid can save you a lot of time and money. The course is taught by a Doctor of Veterinary …