Articles: human animal bond
Celebrating Military Working Dogs on Memorial Day
dogs, human animal bond, Military working dogs, veterinary health
Memorial Day is more than about picnics. It’s supposed to be about remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, and celebrating those who fought for our freedom. Soldiers include military working dogs. “No one knows how many lives have been saved (by military working dogs) but many thousands, hundreds of thousands…
Dog Walkers, Pet Sitters and COVID-19
COVID-19, dogs, human animal bond, pets, Steve Dale
Q: I am a dog walker/pet sitter/private good manners trainer. When people go back to work…is it safe to go into client’s homes to take care of their pets while they are at work. Do I need to require the owners to do anything to keep me safe? L. K., Chicago, IL. A: That’s a great…
Fear Free and Healing Power of Pets with Dr. Marty Becker
cats, dogs, Fear Free, human animal bond, pets, Steve Dale, veterinary health
I really believe that at this point in time Dr. Marty Becker is the most influential veterinarian on the planet, and Dr. Liz Bales and myself talk to him about the healing power of pets, and ALL about Fear Free. Right now, at this time, we’re seeing the healing power of pets in action. That…
Readjusting a Dog’s Response to Masks
dog behavior, dogs, human animal bond, Steve Dale
Q: “In my state, starting on May 1 masks are required when going to grocery stores, and preferred even out on walks. When things fully open up here, I am sure masks will be required in public places. Our dog, Daisy, barks whenever she sees anyone with a mask, even me. It’s like she doesn’t…
Betty the Weather Cat
cats, entertainment, human animal bond
New celebrities in time of COVID-19, here’s one, Betty the Weather Cat.
When to See Your Vet; Josh Feeney is a Dad to Rescued Six Puppies
cats, Chicago Animal Care and Control, dogs, human animal bond, pet adoption, pets, puppies, Steve Dale, veterinary health, WGN Radio
Listen HERE to Dr. Natalie Marks on my Steve Dale’s Pet World radio show on WGN, as she explains when to see the veterinarian or not. After all, you don’t want to go out if you don’t need to but you also want to insure the health of your pets. Dr. Marks notes that annual…
We’re Lucky to Have Pets, Now More than Ever
cats, COVID-19, dogs, human animal bond, pets, Steve Dale, veterinary health, veterinary technician
When will this nightmare end? Sure, eventually the pandemic will end, as the experts say on TV “we will get through this.” That’s true, but not without scars, as many of us have lost friends, colleagues and/or relatives, even spouses. That’s not to mention the emotional toll this has taken, and clearly economic hit which…
COVID-19 Update: Cats, Small and Large
cat behavior, cats, COVID-19, dogs, Featured, human animal bond, One Health, veterinary health
Two domestic cats have tested positive for SARS CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) in New York City, the first companion animals to test positive in the U.S. These cats have mild respiratory signs, and are expected to easily make a full recovery. Both cats came from different households. One home with a COVID-19 individual, and the…
Dr. Marty Becker Talks With You About Fear Free and the Human Animal Bond
Fear Free, human animal bond, Human Animal Bond Association, Steve Dale, veterinary health
Dr. Marty Becker is a unique figure in veterinary medicine – a supreme communicator and supporter of the Human Animal Bond, and the science associated with that bond. Dr. Becker will join Dr. Elizabeth Bales and myself in a Facebook conversation, which you can join HERE. Our conversation – which is free to watch –…
Watch and Decide: Who’s Smarter Cats or Dogs?
cats, dogs, human animal bond, Steve Dale
It’s that ultimate question…..who’s smarter, cats or dogs? Here’s a story I wrote for my blog, and another science-based story I authored for Catster. Or you can watch this 18-second video, and then you decide!
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