Enrichment

Caring for Small Animals | A Guide to Hamsters, Gerbils, and Rabbits

May 10, 2021/ Morgan Laudano

The reason you’re reading this is that you have some interest in the small animal world, whether it pertains …

How Do I Make My Dog Eat Slower?

April 23, 2021/ Jenna Harrison

Engage Your Pooch: Fun Ways to Keep Your Dog Mentally and Physically Active

April 25, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

More people are home with their pets these days and just like their humans, pets need to stay both mentally and physically engaged.

4 Lessons I Learned from Adopting Two Kittens

March 8, 2022

After our senior cat Timmy passed away in April of 2021, I decided to adopt two female kittens from a local rescue to join our family. That July, we adopted 14 week old Kiwi and Nala. We were only going to adopt one kitten, but the rescue said we had to take both. Of course I couldn’t say no! Caring for these little ones has been quite the trip for me and my family as we all had to adjust to having not one but two tiny fuzzy troublemakers rambling around the house.

Rules to Live by: Leash Etiquette in Public

December 21, 2021

Keep your dog safe with leash training and body language understanding. Follow leash etiquette, advocate for your dog, and use effective tools when necessary."

Tina’s Guide to a Great Hiking Spot

November 16, 2021

5 Ways to Engage your Cat with a Busy Schedule

September 27, 2021

Cats have evolved to keep a rhythm of activities that keep their metabolism in check. This sequence affects every part of their daily metabolic processes, ranging from their hunger and digestion to their grooming and sleep cycles. Let's take a look at how this rhythm impacts their daily health.

2 Simple Tips for Mental Enrichment: Straight From a Dog Trainer

September 2, 2021

As everyone is going back into the office or back to school, our dogs will soon be home alone and left to their own devices. Too often we hear owners focus solely on physically tiring their pups but forget to tire them mentally. Here are two ways to provide mental enrichment for your dog so that they don’t get bored while everyone is gone: