Professional Paws Pet Blog
A professional dog trainer’s thoughts on training, animal behavior, pet care and more!
How to Tell if Your Pet is in Pain
Our pets are beloved family members and we do all that we can to make sure they live long, happy, healthy lives with us. We provide them with routine vet care to prevent problems before they arise and to monitor existing conditions. We also take them to the vet if they become sick or injured. The problem is that our pets don’t speak human language. Because of this, it is easy for us to miss early signs that something is wrong. And for many medical issues, early detection and monitoring are key.
7 Tips for Keeping Pets Calm This 4th of July
Here in the United States, July 4th is a beloved and fun filled holiday. Backyard barbecues with friends and neighbors and exciting and beautiful fireworks displays are staples in most celebrations of this holiday. Many humans look forward to these events, but did you know that many of the things we do to celebrate our nation’s independence are frightening to our pets?
How to Have Safe Holiday Celebrations with Your Pets
Safety is something that should be on all of our minds right now. We are all struggling to find ways to celebrate the holiday season and also deal with the COVID-19 pandemic raging around us. If you choose to travel, or if loved ones choose to travel to you, there are steps you can take to keep your pets safe. Plus, they’ll put your mind at ease!
4 Healthy Thanksgiving Snacks for Your Pooch
Thanksgiving Day has finally arrived and you know what that means! Yes! Lots of tasty food for us to make and eat together as a family. All too often, our dogs get left out of the holiday celebrations, so I wanted to put together a list of 4 healthy holiday foods that you can share with your furry friend.
Halloween Safety Tips
Spooky season is here! If you have met me, then you know that I LOVE fall and Halloween! The weather, the costumes, the horror movies, the candy. I love it all. As much as I love this holiday, this can be a really stressful and scary time for our pets. Here are some ways that you can keep your pet safe and still have fun this Halloween!