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Summer Pet Tips
Keep Cool When Temperatures Soar As temperatures rise, it’s important to remember that our pets are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and discomfort than we may realize. Cats and dogs don’t regulate their body temperature as efficiently as we do, …
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Dog Training Policies
Attendance If you are unable to attend a session please contact the training department to obtain the class material. Make-up classes are not available. Vaccinations Required Adult dogs must show proof of current parvo/distemper (DHPP) and rabies vaccinations. Puppies not adopted from …
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What is the Canine Good Citizen™ Test?
The Ten Items on the Test Here is a preview of the ten items the CGC Test includes. Handlers are welcome to use praise and encouragement and may also pet their dog between exercises. However, food, treats, and toys are …
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Christmas (and Winter Holiday) Pet Safety
Stay Safe this Holiday Season Cold Weather Tips If you are lucky to live in the Bay Area, most of your weather is manageable for your pets. However, there are a few points throughout the year that you may need …
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Cold Weather Pet Safety
Keep Your Pets Safe All Winter Long Creating Emergency Confinement If your pet is used to spending the majority of time outdoors but the weather will make it unsafe to do so, consider creating an indoor space. You can get …
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Outside Time for Indoor Cats
It’s widely accepted that indoor cats live longer than their outdoor counterparts. Outdoor cats face potentially fatal threats from every direction: cars, roaming dogs, poison, coyotes, antifreeze, hawks, and other cats. They can contract diseases or injuries that they can …
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Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Stay Safe this Thanksgiving Be Careful with Food Keep your feast to yourself! Common holiday foods including garlic, onions, raisins, grapes and chocolate often prove fatal for pets. Even that turkey skin they beg for can lead to pancreatitis in …
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Halloween Pet Safety
Safely Celebrate Halloween Keep Candy Out of Reach Chocolate! Xylitol! Raisins! Candy may be delicious for humans, but poisonous for our four-legged friends. Keep candy bowls somewhere out of pets’ reach. A trip to the emergency vet would certainly put …
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End-of-Life Care, Pet Loss, and Grief Support
When your pet is no longer able to live pain-free and with dignity, it may be time to think about humane euthanasia. The following organizations offer low-cost end-of-life services for pets. The requirements for assistance vary, so please review the …
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Hot Weather Pet Tips
Keep Cool When Temperatures Soar 1) Hydration is Key While out and about with your pet, always carry a bowl and fresh water with you so your pet can stay hydrated on the go. You can even purchase a handy …
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Destructive Behavior in Dogs
Preventing and Eliminating Destructive Behaviors It is normal for dogs to explore the world with their mouths. However, dogs may not choose the safest or most appropriate chewing items as they get used to their space. Until your dog has …
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Managing Mouthy Dogs
Reasons a Dog May Put Their Mouth on You There are many reasons a dog may put their mouth on you, and your dog may end up doing so for not one but many reasons: Mouthiness Management Two key tools …
