Dogs

Foraging Games

By Suzanne Denk, CSB-C, Dip.FBST, Animal Enrichment Specialist With warmer weather finally here, there are easy foraging enrichment games you can play with your dog outdoors! Foraging and sniffing are…

Cloudy Eyes

By Dr. Donald Consla, Lead Wellness Veterinarian As dogs and cats age they can start to develop changes in their eyes just like people. One of the most common misconceptions…

Let Them Sniff!

By Suzanne Denk, CSB-C, Dip.FBST, Animal Enrichment Specialist Perhaps the most important enrichment we can provide for our dogs is to let them sniff. That means sniffing every mailbox, lamp…

How to Become a Humane Society Police Officer

By Krista Koontz, Humane Investigations Coordinator As Humane Society Police Officers (HSPOs), we are often asked what it takes to be sworn in as an officer. The regulations to become…

How to Transition Your Pet to a New Diet

By Liz Moser, Community Resource Coordinator While it is usually recommended that you maintain a consistent feeding regimen for your pets, you may find yourself needing to switch to a…

May I Please Pet Your Dog?

By Ann Ensminger, Senior Director of Impact and Programs Do you love dogs? I do! I have loved dogs since I was a little girl. When I am out for…

The Power of Body Language

By Veronica Rigatti, VSA-CDT, Canine Behavior Specialist At one time or another, we have all wished that our animals could speak to us. But our pets do use another form…

Autumn Enrichment Treats

By Suzanne Denk, Animal Enrichment Specialist The arrival of fall brings cooler weather, comfort foods and (of course!) the desire to cuddle with our pets. Comfort foods aren’t just for…

Dominance vs. Leadership in Dog Training

At Animal Friends, we believe that dominance theory in pet training, which promotes the use of force and submission to address behavioral issues, is an outdated and ineffective approach. This…