Articles: human animal bond
National Mutt Day
dogs, human animal bond, Steve Dale
It was once an insult to call a dog a mutt or mongrel. Those days are over. December 2 is a day to celebrate dogs of unknown lineage, it’s National Mutt Day. Odd to believe, but only a few generations ago mutts were thought to be “lesser dogs,” and somehow less intelligent, which is rubbish.…
Two Legends for Pets in One WGN Radio Show: Dr. Fine, Dr. Ettinger
animal shelters, cats, dogs, Fear Free, human animal bond, pets, Steve Dale, veterinary health, WGN Radio
Gratitude – for having the opportunity not only interview legends, but also calling these two pioneers my friends. And, to learn what they have to say….Listen HERE to both Dr. Aubrey Fine and Dr. Stephen Ettinger on my Steve Dale’s Pet World WGN Radio show. Dr. Aubrey Fine, professor emeritus California Polytech State University, licensed…
Mask Mandate For Dogs
dogs, human animal bond, pets
I saw a dog with a mask – no, no, no! The mandate is that dogs and masks do not go together. If the pet parent was trying to be funny, it’s not. If she was truly concerned about her Boston Terrier getting the Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome-2 (SARS virus) that causes COVID-19, dogs are…
Thanksgiving Looks Different This Year
cats, dogs, entertainment, human animal bond, pets
Dogs and one cat celebrate Thanksgiving. Remember, keep your pets safe over Thanksgiving.
Latest on SARS CoV-2 and COVID-19 and Pets
cats, COVID-19, dogs, human animal bond, veterinary health
If we can figure out how cats do it, we may learn. It appears cats are surprisingly susceptible to the SARS Corona Virus-2 infection (SARS CoV-2), which causes COVID-19. Don’t worry. This fact doesn’t appear to be bad for cats, and it may benefit us. Once infected with SARS CoV-2, their immune systems kick into…
Ban Dog Trainer Gellman
animal cruelty, dog behavior, dog bites, dog training, dogs, human animal bond, Steve Dale
How far can a dog trainer go? According to Facebook posts dog trainer Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training, Providence, RI has been essentially banned from giving seminars in some nations and cities because he’s downright abusive. Watch videos and decide for yourself. Dog trainers have many views on what is the right way to…
Aversive Dog Trainer and E-Collar Fan Coming to Chicago Area
animal cruelty, dog behavior, dogs, human animal bond, Steve Dale
I have received many comments (appropriately so) asking what to do about trainers who use clearly abusive techniques like those seen in this video by trainer Jeff Gellman (see post and video below). Living in Chicago, I was notified that Gellman is scheduled present a seminar in suburban Bartlett. Does Chicago want to see this…
Supporting Diversity and Increasing Access to Veterinary Care
human animal bond, veterinary health, veterinary technician
For many years now (about since its inception) I’ve been a participant in the Banfield Pet Healthcare Industry Summit where important topics relating to your pets are discussed by leaders in the industry. Banfield (and other companies within the Mars family) are not only publicly saying there is a diversity issue within the veterinary profession,…
Educating Cats About The Pandemic
cats, entertainment, human animal bond
Educating cats about what it’s like to be in a pandemic, and they appear interested in further education. day 6 of quarantine: my dad gave a talk to the cats about covid-19 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/mLdFXzcE2P — 𝐬𝐨𝐟 (@sofiarudyy) March 21, 2020
Amazon Concedes What We’ve Always Known: Their Boxes Are For Cats
cats, entertainment, human animal bond
Do you ever order from Amazon? If so, who are those packages for? They’re not for you, or your children – clearly, the boxes those packages arrived in are for your cat! Amazon’s new sustainable packaging initiative takes cats into mind as well the climate. Amazon offers six ways to reimagine boxes for (dogs or)…
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