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2M ago
Houston dog trainer review of Tall Tails foraging mat ..read more
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2M ago
Houston dog trainer review of Tall Tails foraging mat ..read more
High Five Animal Training Blog
2M ago
An ultimate guide for aging dog parents by Dr. Mary Gardner, veterinarian and founder of The Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice.
If you go to a bookstore, or browse Amazon book section, you will find thousands of books dedicated to puppies, but senior dogs rarely get attention, just like in real life. And yet, when I go to my clients’ houses to help them with their exuberant puppy or ‘crazy’ adolescent, I always fall in love with the senior dogs. And nothing makes me happier when my pet parents follow my advice and add the same enrichment and training I recommended for their younger pups, and the ..read more
High Five Animal Training Blog
2M ago
An ultimate guide for aging cat parents by Dr. Mary Gardner, veterinarian and founder of The Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice.
I love kittens and puppies, I do. But senior pets have my heart. My kitties, Hobbes (17) and Kicia (18) crossed the rainbow bridge a couple of years ago and I wish I had Dr. Gardner’s book and Journal to help me through their aging process, illness and the difficult decision to let them go.
There is so much great information in this book - how aging affects different senses, how to help your cat enjoy their life as they age, what to watch for, what to ask your veterinar ..read more
High Five Animal Training Blog
3M ago
Listen to the latest episode of Chat & Chuckle podcast, hosted by me and Laura Cassiday. Our guest this month is Laura Monaco Torelli and we’re talking why cooperative care is so important.
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High Five Animal Training Blog
3M ago
Listen to the latest episode of the PPG Podcast, as I discuss cat myths as one of the guests on the Pet Professional Guild Advocacy Panel.
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High Five Animal Training Blog
4M ago
Summer is here and we’re all counting days till November, and trying to dash from one air-conditioned space to another. What’s worse, some of us still haven’t had our power restored after last week’s hurricane and don’t even have the comfort of the AC.
And if it’s tough for humans, it’s even tougher for animals. Unlike humans, who can sweat to cool down, dogs and cats have limited ways to regulate their body temperature, making them susceptible to overheating and heatstroke—a serious, potentially fatal condition. Fortunately, you can protect your pets by following these simple guidelines:
Ke ..read more
High Five Animal Training Blog
6M ago
We’ve had some crazy weather in Houston last week, so I wanted to check in with you all!
I hope you and your pets made it through safely. With such little warning, I’m sure some of my storm-phobic clients didn't have time to prepare with medication. Your cats and dogs might still be feeling anxious and stressed. The big, scary storms on both Thursday and Friday, the changes in their environment, and the disrupted routine can take a toll. Give yourself and your pets some grace—they might still be hiding, reluctant to go for long walks, have a poor appetite, or be more reactive. If you've been w ..read more
High Five Animal Training Blog
7M ago
„My last dog loved water but as soon as it was time for a bath, we’d have to drag him into the bathroom, and he stood there shaking the whole time. We just got a puppy and are worried bath time is going to be a nightmare again. He’s white and loves rolling in the mud!
Bathtime Blues”
Ah, the familiar saga of wrestling with a reluctant canine in anticipation of bath time—a timeless tale for many pet owners. The struggle is real, folks!
Bath time can be such an overwhelming sensory experience for dogs! Water! Human hands all over their bodies! Weird smelling stuff rubbed on! And they don’t even ..read more
High Five Animal Training Blog
8M ago
Wobble Bowl - Nina Otosson by Outward Hound
Puzzle game and a slow feeder in one. It’s easy, so it’s perfect for dogs that are not used to food puzzles, but it retains the fun factor for those with more experience. Overfill it at first or place treats close to the openings when giving it to your dog for the first time, so they stay engaged.
Good for kibble or treats.
Pros:
good beginner puzzle
a safe outlet for dogs that like to paw or dig for things
can be taken apart for easy clean
allows dogs to interact with it in different ways (Fuji’s preferred method is to stick her nose under t ..read more