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It has been proven that pet parents’ mood and behavior affect the mood of their pets. Owners have a strong influence on how their pets feel and how their personalities develop and change.   Studies show that dogs are able to smell our emotion state, and they then seem to trust our responses to the situation by adopting those emotional states as their own. Pet owners need to keep in mind how your mood and behavior affect your fur baby, and how your reaction to one of life’s curveballs might contribute to his/her behavior. Living among people with consistently negative...

Humans can communicate what is going on with them, and so can dogs. The difference is, while humans primarily use verbal communication, dogs mainly communicate non-verbally through the use of body language. Your pet may not be capable of speaking, but they are capable of understanding what you say. Studies showed that a dog can learn around 165 words and more with intensive training. It is not just the words they’re picking up on, but also the tone of your voice. Since dogs are not capable of speech, their primary form of communication is through their bodies. Taking the time...

Like humans, pets can become obese and develop excess body fat, which can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes or degenerative joint disease. Studies have found that the lifespan of overweight dogs was up to two and a half years shorter, on average, when compared to ideal-weight dogs. Weight gain in pets is often a result of overfeeding and lack of exercise.   Here are a few tips in order to prevent obesity and provide your fur baby with the highest quality of life and increase their life span. Limit Between-Meal Snacks: Dogs get a lot of calories...

Fireworks, noisy parades, loud music, picnics, and other 4th of July traditions can be great and fun for people. However, all of the festivities can be traumatic and even dangerous for our fur babies. More pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year. You get to enjoy a spectacular light show, while your pet experiences terrifying explosions attacking to their senses. Without understanding these noises, pets become frantic and often run away. This Independence Day, be prepared beforehand and help your pets celebrate the evening free from fear.    Here are simple tips on...