Category Archives: Adoption Resources

Leash reactivity is one of the most common challenges of dog ownership. We’ve all seen the owner being dragged along by their dog. Or the dog barking and lunging at any other dog that passes them on a walk.  What is leash reactivity? Leash reactivity occurs when your dog is on leash and has aContinue reading “Managing Leash Reactivity with Your Dog”

An open letter to the community. I’m so tired of you not addressing your dog’s needs and then getting more dogs. I’m so tired of seeing dogs thrown in the backyard to “exercise themselves” just so you can complain about all the stuff they destroy and all the holes they dig “exercising themselves.” I’m soContinue reading “I’m so tired.”

Originally posted by Ursula Ruhl on Webster-Kirkwood Times. “Sometimes you find out how small the world really is in the most unlikely places. A year ago this month, we adopted an adorable puppy after our 14-year-old dog passed away. Lucky was a wonderful rescue dog and was part of our family for 12 years. ToContinue reading “A Tale Of Two Sisters”

The joy that dogs bring can entice many people into getting a dog before they’re ready. As adog parent, it’s your responsibility to make sure you’re ready. Your dog is depending on you tobe a good parent and preparation is key. If you’re thinking about adding a dog to your family,here are just a fewContinue reading “How to know if you’re ready for a dog”

First, let us say that fosters are miracle workers. These amazing individuals take a dog into their home and provide care, training, and safety for dogs. For many dogs, this is the first home they’ve ever been welcomed into. Fosters get dogs ready for their next home. And let’s be honest – it’s not alwaysContinue reading “How Does Fostering Work?”

As the days fly by and we move on with our hectic lives, let’s not forget about our Golden Girl, Betty White. A beloved media personality inter-generationally, renowned for her saucy style, independence, sparkling eyes, and dimpled cheeks – Betty would have been exactly 100 years old today. Our TV darling until the very end,Continue reading “A Tribute to Golden Girls”

Location, location, location! Decide where your new pet will sleep, spend most of their time, and have free roam. Set up any pet gates, and if you plan to crate train, get their crate set up and ready to go. Purchase all supplies needed to care for your new dog, such as collars, leashes, foodContinue reading “The Adoption Checklist: Before Arrival”

Don’t get a dog because you need a babysitter for your child or because you think the dog will teach your child responsibility. The dog is YOUR responsibility and no matter what your intentions were, you’ll likely ALWAYS be the primary caretaker, the one responsible for getting up with it in the mornings, exercising itContinue reading “Should YOU Get a Dog?”

Be the pet parent your dog hopes for. Train them. Expect from them. Help them feel fulfilled. The result? A calm, happy, stable dog. The dog you always hoped for.

Word on the street is you’ve been rolling around the idea of getting a dog! Great idea but checkout the following 5 tips to choosing the best fit 1. Don’t choose a dog based on appearance. Yes, we all know appearance is what we notice first but consider that looks can be deceiving and itContinue reading “How to Choose the Right Dog”