some segments of the dog world – groomers, shelter staff, and veterinary hospital workers – were slower to embrace cooperative care, but this is now changing rapidly. using the bucket game, your dog can tell you: all you need to play the bucket game is a little bucket or some other container to hold treats and a lot of small, high-value treats. 1. practice until your dog is able to focus on the bucket for a duration of at least …

ttouch helped to create a dialogue between the dog and practitioner. tellington-jones found the method to be very effective and in the 1980s began adapting it for working with other animals, including dogs, and ttouch was born. “ttouch is based on a mindful approach to working with the animals,” says frediani. “the touches get the dog to slow down and respond.” i witnessed a stressed border collie fall into a deeply relaxed state in a matter of minutes during a …

ashley parker, abcdt, cpdt-ka is the founder and certified trainer for canis major dog training and behavior consulting. there are many people out there that like dogs, but there aren’t many people out there that like dogs to the degree at which they will gladly cater to, clean up after, and wrangle 50+ dogs on an average work day. during her employment with ddo she progressed into different job titles and solidified her commitment to a lifelong career in the …

our sunny, separately housed and ventilated kitty parks at meadowlake pet resort 288 south are second to none. we can’t wait to welcome you and your pets to our family. try us today and the first night of your pet’s stay is on us! our carefully curated cat activities are designed to stimulate your cat’s mind and body each day they’re with us. if your cat’s staying at meadowlake galleria area, they’ll love the panoramic views and interactive toys in …

the american association of rehabilitation veterinarians (aarv) is a national association of veterinary professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life of animals through physical rehabilitation. our members come from a variety of disciplines and have diverse educational backgrounds. they bring their collective experience and expertise to the field of rehabilitation, providing their patients with exemplary care. learn more about the field of animal rehabilitation, including commonly treated conditions as well as types of therapies that may be performed. aarv …