Animal shelters in Indianapolis, and across the nation, are overcrowded. Dogs and cats get turned away, or given slim chances of even making it to the adoption floor, due to the high number of animals already waiting to find their Forever Home. Luckily, there is something that you can do to help that doesn’t involve […]
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“The Dog Whisperer” – Do His Methods Work for You?
For years now, we have been fascinated by “The Dog Whisperer,” Cesar Millan, and his amazing touch with dogs. If you haven’t seen the show, I would suggest checking it out. Be forewarned, however, that the disclaimer that comes up at the beginning of every show stating that people shouldn’t try his techniques themselves and […]
Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hound Dog, Barking All The Time…
I’ve got a 5 year old hound who barks like crazy at other animals. He doesn’t bite or fight with them, but goes nuts with the barking and whining when he sees or hears them. If he is around another dog he calms down after about 30 minutes, but in the meantime he is crazy […]
Was Your Dog Abused?
Dog abuse is a pretty hot topic these days, especially with stories of dogs being locked in hot cars, of Animal Care and Control rescuing multitudes of dogs from hoarders, and of the Humane Society taking in puppies and dogs with tragic stories. I hear it a lot when dealing with shy, introverted, or fearful-reactive […]