The world we live in expects way too much of domestic animals. We ask them to be something other than what they are because our world is human centered. We do this by asking them NOT to engage in behaviors that ARE who they are (dogs, cats, horses, etc…). Why? Because those behaviors don’t line […]
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Your pets mental health must always come first when making decisions. It’s easy to forget that animals can suffer from emotional abuse (often unintentional) not just physical abuse. We can all say “bad people” physically abuse animals, but often animals are emotionally stressed with loving guardians! Just out of a lack of understanding. It’s easy
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Accommodate your pets If you move, take them. You would take your child. If your pet develops a behavioral issue, show them love, patience and understanding. Change what is happening. Don’t blame them or give up on them. Their behavior is their communication. They are trying to tell you something is wrong. If you have
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I talk a lot about the importance of enrichment. It keeps pets happier, balanced, and prevents behavioral issues from boredom. But the other very important benefit that enough enrichment provides is prevention of premature cognitive decline. Enrichment also reduces stress. Stress in animals creates premature aging just like it does in humans. Stress in animals
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Your pets mental health must always come first when making decisions. It’s easy to forget that animals can suffer from emotional abuse (often unintentional) not just physical abuse. We can all say “bad people” physically abuse animals, but often animals are emotionally stressed with loving guardians! Just out of a lack of understanding. It’s easy
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