Tag: Puppy

A vet’s-eye view of the new-puppy appointment Many people think that veterinarians have a dream job. Snuggling adorable puppies and kittens—what’s not to love? Fortunately, the public is beginning to understand that our job can also be quite grueling, with life-and-death decisions being made on a daily basis. So, with such a stressful job, a new-puppy appointment should be a ray of sunshine, right? For many veterinarians, this may be the case, but not for

Counteracting bad puppy-socialization advice. I don’t claim to be psychic, but I have a feeling that Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It by Marge Rogers, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CCUI, and Eileen Anderson, MM, MS, is going to be read and recommended by heaps of dog professionals and dog lovers who will be eager to spread the word. The authors had me at “Remember: It’s a human tendency to want to show the

Melissa Shapiro’s new children’s picture book PIGLET COMES HOME, How a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy Found His Family is available for purchase. It is a charming children’s picture book based on the inspirational, real-life story of Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy. A powerful and timely metaphor for the values of determination, inclusion, and love. It’s a book your kids will want you to read to them every single night. Preorders are available online or at any bookstore. More