Dogs have evolved to understand human emotions, making them excellent companions. This blog explores how dogs can positively impact children’s lives, particularly those with anxiety.
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Help Your Dog Decompress: The Importance of a Safe Space
Have you ever felt the need to just retreat and have some quiet time after a long day? When I arrive home after a long day of dog training, I sit in my car, lean my head against the headrest and listen to classical music. After around five minutes, I head into my house feelingContinue reading “Help Your Dog Decompress: The Importance of a Safe Space”
Choosing The Right Breed of Dog For Your Family.
When people look for a new dog to welcome into their family, they tend to choose a dog based on looks. It is important to do research before deciding on your new canine family member. Before welcoming your next dog, take time to research the breed to determine if that cute dog you saw postedContinue reading “Choosing The Right Breed of Dog For Your Family.”
13 Practical Ways to Help Your Anxious Dog
In this follow-up blog to “10 Signs your dog is stressed”, we explore strategies to support your anxious or stressed dog, offering solutions to alleviate their tension and promote a happier, healthier life.
DOG SAVVY KIDS’ TRIVIA
Kids who are knowledgeable about dog safety are equipped with essential skills to interact safely with our four-legged friends. Let’s play a game to see how dog savvy your kids are.
Rockville Centre and West Babylon Libraries Host Dog Savvy Kids’ Dog Safety Program
Rockville Centre Library hosts an interactive dog safety program for children on September 29 at 4 pm. West Babylon Library hosts their dog safety program on October 5 at 6 pm.
Avoiding Dog Bites
Dogs are wonderful creatures. In order for us to live happily with dogs, we need to learn their language. When we learn the language of dogs, we lower the risk of dog bites.
Are You a Dog Savvy Kid?
How much does your child know about dog safety? We created a quiz for families to enjoy together. See if your child is a Dog Savvy Kid.
Can You Read Canine Calming Signals?
Most dog bites come from dogs we know. This happens because we aren’t familiar with the language of dogs. Dogs speak to us throughout the entire day. They dance around at meal time and hide when they are frightened or sick. These are the easily recognized emotions. When it comes to our dog’s emotional state in other situations, we tend to miss the mark.
