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Book Review: Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs by Catherine Hepburn
Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs is the debut book of UK-based author Catherine Hepburn. It’s a picture book set to be published in the UK on November 7, 2025 from Austin Macauley Publishers. The author, who is also the illustrator, tells a story about Ben and his dog Jay who is a loveable yellow Labrador. Through the drawings and story, the reader learns about discovering what a dog is telling you with his body language and how to respond… Continued
Charlee’s Ordeal with an Electronic Shock Fencing System
When Charlee was adopted, her family wanted to keep her safe while enjoying their yard. So, they installed an electronic containment system (ECS). An ECS consists of a wire buried around the perimeter of the property. The dog wears a collar with an electronic device sensing when it is close to the wire. When the collar is close to the wire, it charges and delivers a beep and/or electric shock. An ECS business installed the system. The installer put the collar on Charlee to “get used to it.” Then he configured it to… Continued
Latest Articles
The Top Questions a Pet Sitter Should Ask You at the Initial Inquiry: A Checklist for Clients
This resource is a product of the PPG Pet Care Division Team: Kat Frizzell, CPPS, FFCP, PFACCI, PLBS; Kristi Jones, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CET; and Roxanne Dockter, MSc., CPPS, FFCP, CFVA, PFACCI If you are planning to hire a pet sitter, before you plan a meet and greet and before making your reservation, schedule an initial inquiry. Be prepared for the prospective pet care provider to ask the following questions at minimum (there might be more). These questions help the pet sitter understand whether you’re a good match, determine your needs, assess safety, and… Continued
Not All Dogs Make Good Butlers…Management and Training Can Help
Many of my clients have concerns about how their dogs greet visitors at their home. This article addresses what to do if you have a dog who is not a good butler. There are 80-90 million dogs living in the USA, and I suspect many are allowed to freely engage with visitors at the front door. That engagement may be with an open mouth barely containing a tongue, a wiggly wagging tail, perhaps with a favorite toy in the dog’s mouth. My dog, Bruno, meets every visitor that way. First, an excited bark,… Continued
How to Minimize Stress for You and Your Dog
We know our dogs can have a bond with us, and that means when we’re feeling down, it can negatively impact them. Likewise, our being happy can bring great joy to our dogs. This article offers some stress-reduction suggestions for dogs and their caretakers. I recently wrote about my dog Muppy being diagnosed with bladder cancer and how I believe it is essential for me to maintain a positive outlook so as to help her maintain her current joy of life. Having a positive attitude can greatly benefit our health… Continued
Charlee’s Ordeal with an Electronic Shock Fencing System
When Charlee was adopted, her family wanted to keep her safe while enjoying their yard. So, they installed an electronic containment system (ECS). An ECS consists of a wire buried around the perimeter of the property. The dog wears a collar with an electronic device sensing when it is close to the wire. When the collar is close to the wire, it charges and delivers a beep and/or electric shock. An ECS business installed the system. The installer put the collar on Charlee to “get used to it.” Then he configured it to… Continued
Minimum Core Pet Care Duties Your Pet Sitter Should Provide: A Checklist for Clients
This resource is a product of the PPG Pet Care Division Team: Kat Frizzell, CPPS, FFCP, PFACCI, PLBS; Kristi Jones, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CET; and Roxanne Dockter, MSc., CPPS, FFCP, CFVA, PFACCI The “minimum level of care” provided by a pet sitter typically involves meeting the pet’s basic needs, preserving their routine, and safeguarding their well-being in their familiar home setting. Pet care companies should have these core pet care duties documented, in particular if there are contractors and employees, to ensure a standard level of minimum care, irrespective of who… Continued
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