Pets and Their People

09/05/2025

In case you missed it...
Looking for a Fun Way to Enrich the Life of Your Cat? Give Agility a Try!
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/looking-for-a-fun-way-to-enrich-the-life-of-your-cat-give-agility-a-try/
"Agility has physical and cognitive benefits too. It gets everyone off the couch, burns calories, and builds muscles." - Allison Hunter-Frederick of Allison Helps Cats

09/03/2025

✨New post!✨
Reward-Based Dog Training: Your Questions Answered!
-Why Train Your Dog?
-What is Reward-Based Training?
-Are You Ready to Begin?
Find the answers here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/reward-based-dog-training-your-questions-answered/

09/01/2025

NEW POST! - ⚠️'Pet Safety Alert: Blue-Green Algae'⚠️
"However, warning signs are not always posted, and if one is not present, please do not assume the water is safe." - Don Hanson, co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop
Link to the post in the comments⬇️

08/30/2025

The Pet Rescue Resource - Jumpy/Mouthy Dogs
Jumpy/mouthy dogs jump up roughly and/or mouth or bite people, clothing, or objects like leashes when excited or frustrated.
How to fix it: https://www.thepetrescueresource.com/start-here

Jumpy/mouthy dogs are often social dogs who jump up and/or grab people’s bodies or clothing with their mouths when frustrated or excited. They may also bite and tug carried objects like leashes or harnesses. If not addressed it can become severe enough to cause injury.

08/28/2025

In Case You Missed It...
The Many Benefits of Fostering Shelter/Rescue Pets
Link in the comments⬇️
"If you foster an animal, they will have the ability to get away from the continuous noise caused by the other animals there. Even one or two nights in a home has been shown to reduce the stress hormone known as cortisol." -Aaron Jones of AJ'S Waggin' Train

08/26/2025

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08/25/2025

✨NEW post - Bringing a New Dog into Your Family ✨
"We quickly became his playmates and that sowed the seeds of a loving relationship." - Daniel H. Antolec, founder of Happy Buddha Dog Training LLC .
Click on the link in the comments⬇️ to read the full post.

08/23/2025

In Case You Missed It...
Before You Adopt Your Rescue Dog:
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/before-you-adopt-your-rescue-dog/
"Visit the dog often and ask the shelter staff to take the dog to a play garden or a calmer environment where you can spend some time with him or her." -Tersha Bateman of Doggo Genius - force free training

08/22/2025

08/20/2025

August PPG Advocacy Panel – No! to Electronic Containment Systems for Dogs & Cats