Pets are not iPads: Thinking Outside the Animal Gift Box

On December 8, 2013December 23, 2013 By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Choosing Wisely, Health & Well Being of Your Animal Companions, Misperception Mondays!4 Comments

If you are a last minute holiday shopper, you may be tempted to buy Christmas or New Year gifts for loved ones without doing your homework. This time of year, parents and partners can be easily persuaded to get the most heart-warming gift of them all: a cute and cuddly new animal. It may seem like the sweetest …

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Hello Doggie!

On May 6, 2013August 11, 2013 By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Behavior Bites, Misperception Mondays!Leave a comment

MYTH: When greeting a new dog, extend your hand towards its face for it to sniff. FACTS: Dogs don't sniff each other's paws when greeting, and similar to us, they prefer to be asked before being touched by a stranger. A dog can smell you from many feet away so you don't have to put your hand …

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