Noise Phobias: thunderstorms, vacuums, and fireworks. Oh my! If your dog is fearful of storms, fireworks, strong winds, the smoke detector, the vacuum, or other sounds, you are not alone!  More than 20% of dogs have some level of noise phobia.  My dog, Hilda, often shakes, pants, and paces any time she hears rain outside. […]

The dog park can be a great place for some dogs to run off steam and make friends with other dogs. The challenge is that the planets must align perfectly every time you visit with your dog. Most pet parents don’t know how to navigate the dog park environment safely and effectively. At best, you’ll […]

Cats are, by nature, very clean and require adequate unsoiled locations to eliminate. This is especially true in a multi-cat household. If your cat is not using the litter box appropriately, it could be for any one of these reasons listed below. Environmental/Social Factors Some cats may avoid using a litter box in a high-traffic […]