As a Sarasota County resident, you are probably aware or our county’s ordinance which prohibits the sale of puppies and kittens in a retail environment. This ordinance was passed to help ensure humane treatment of animals. While it did pass, it still took a few years to actually be enforced because of the ensuing legal […]
Sarasota Dog News
Petiquette – Wag & Learn Workshop
On a sultry evening last week, members of the Sarasota Dog Meetup were treated to practical tips for best behavior from dogs. Iris Eastman made the presentation based on her decades long experience working with shelter pets and her own dogs. Jennifer Hummel, Owner of Ace Pet Resort hosted the event and also shared her […]
Help for Dogs in the Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian has rained down tragedy on the Bahamian Islands, less than 200 miles from the coast of Florida. Most have lost their homes. The impact on pets has been beyond tragic. A local business, DIY Dog of Sarasota is taking action by personally bringing help to the Humane Society of Bahamas, and you can help too. They […]
Monthly Support Group for Pet Loss: Bentley’s House
CBD Oil for Dogs?
By Dr. Min An All dogs have different personalities. They may be prone to barking, cuddling, curious or just goofy. And, over time, their behaviors can change too. Some dogs are fearful and easily triggered for anxiety, leaving their pet parents at a loss for how to help them stay calm. Quick story: We know […]
Training day with Nick D’Amato
With dogs, training really never stops. Your dog depends on you for consistency and to help keep him safe. Almost every dog has a little peccadillo or an unwanted behavior that might even arise later in life. But by the same token, pet parents can sometimes need a brush up too. Recently, a group […]