Owners and handlers of active working animals can register for free eye exams at IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital, on Indy’s southeast side, from April 1-30 as part of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) 7th annual National Service Animal Eye Exam event taking place during the month of May. Dr. Heidi Klein, DVM, DACVO, IndyVet’s chief … [Read more...] about IndyVet offers free eye exams to service dogs
Dog Talk
Understanding Your Stubborn Dog
Few things are more frustrating than having a dog who “knows the commands” but for some reason, seems to refuse to perform them on cue. Dogs like this are the ones who have owners saying, “She knows how to sit, she just doesn’t always do it,” or, “We went to training classes and he knew everything then, but now he only does it when he wants to.” There are a lot of these dogs … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Stubborn Dog
End Barking During Walks
Hopefully, by now, your dog has officially stopped his pulling on the leash and you’ve managed to put an end to the frustrating Stop ‘N Sniff sessions. That leaves one more area to tackle… ending the barking during walks! First and foremost, you’ll need to understand what motivates your dog to learn, as well as why your canine friend is barking in the first place. Dogs … [Read more...] about End Barking During Walks
How to End “Stop ‘N Sniff” Sessions During Walks
Walking the dog has a lot of potential to be a relaxing, stress-free stroll, but oftentimes, that walk in the park gets interrupted by a dog who demands to stop every ten feet or so to sniff and explore in his own way. This article is part two in a three article series about walking the dog. (See Part 1 about stopping pulling on the leash here.) Hopefully, by now, your dog … [Read more...] about How to End “Stop ‘N Sniff” Sessions During Walks
Walking the Dog – Stress Free!
Summertime is here! Time to enjoy the “Dog Days of Summer” with your canine pal, whether that means taking leisurely strolls in the cool morning hours, spending an afternoon hiking in the shade of the woods, or going for a run in the evening just before the sun goes down. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? It probably does to your dog, too, and I bet he just might show you that … [Read more...] about Walking the Dog – Stress Free!