Let The Games Begin!

Today is the "opening day" of a brand new, fun competition and you are invited! Event Details Who:  You! Your friends! Your family! Your colleagues! Your coworkers! And of course, your animal companions (pets)! What:  The International Day of Celebration for Force Free Training & Pet Care When:  Friday, January 17, 2014 - Saturday, March 15, 2014 Where:  …

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Healthy, Shiny Shells!

This image has been making its way around the internet this week, so I thought I would take a minute to clarify what you are seeing. Many turtle and tortoise guardians think that because turtles are "wild" animals, they don’t need to be cleaned, but they sometimes do! Crusted mud, dirt, algae, or other debris …

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The Far Reaching Effects of Pain and Discomfort

Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Pain is a very common medical issue that can create or exacerbate behavior problems in our animal companions.  We must be aware of this.  Labeling behavior as "acting out" or "misbehaving" is not going to …

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