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Monday, March 14th, 2016

Beware! Hidden dangers could mean trouble at the dog park…

As an animal lover, certain things are just horribly painful to remember. Topping that list, for me, would have to be watching a beloved pup get attacked at the neighborhood dog park. Our pets love us unconditionally and they trust us to help keep them safe — especially at a place they associate with fresh

Thursday, September 24th, 2015

Dogs 101: The Top 5 Halloween Pet Hazards

There’s no doubt that autumn in the Midwest is a gorgeous time of year. Crisp air, clear skies and crimson-colored leaves give way to apple picking, visits to the pumpkin patch and the family festivities of Thanksgiving....

Monday, June 8th, 2015

Dogs 101: Approaching a Guide Dog or Service Animal

Consider this a “pup” quiz of sorts: You’re walking down the street, perhaps even through a public building, and suddenly you see someone approaching with a leashed service dog. How do you react? Click here to read...

Sunday, May 10th, 2015

Dogs 101: Let Safety Lead the Way

Pet leashes are often a necessity designed to keep canines, other pets, and fellow humans out of harm’s way — though somewhat understandably, not all dog owners enjoy the thought of their beloved pet being constrained. As...

Monday, November 24th, 2014

Dogs 101: Yellow means caution… and caring

It’s that time of year. Red and green are making a colossal comeback in virtually every retail display and store window we encounter and, as part of a long-standing, American hometown holiday tradition, most main thoroughfares are...

Saturday, August 23rd, 2014

Dogs 101: When Your Pet Feels a Threat

by Marybeth Bittel You know the look… You’re walking through the neighborhood with your Jack Russell or Labradoodle on a sunny afternoon, when suddenly, from 15 feet away, a perfect stranger turns from her mailbox and gives...