Holiday Hazards by Dr. Anne Chauvet of Critical Vet Care The holidays can be a time of joy and family fun, but for the furry members of our clan, they also can present some hazards. For instance, common holiday baking items like yeast dough, raisins and chocolate can be toxic when lapped up by curious […]
Sarasota Dog News
Holiday Pet Food Drive at Best Friends Animal Hospital
Local Sarasota veterinarians Dr. Madonna Fugent and Dr. Tammy Clarkson of Best Friends Animal Hospital are once again collecting dog and cat food for needy families. Working with All Faiths Food Bank, Best Friends is focusing on food for pets to help keep them at home with their families. If you’d like participate, just bring […]
Training Tuesday: Kids, Dogs, and Holiday Celebrations (Part 6)
by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant Hello again Suncoast, and welcome back to Training Tuesday. We are in the middle of the series “Kids, Dogs, and Holiday Celebrations.” We’ve been discussing various things that may make dogs fearful, predominantly during the holidays. We started way back in October, preparing for Halloween, and […]
Casting Call for Big Dogs
Training Tuesday: Kids, Dogs, and Holiday Celebrations (Part 5)
by Andy Sands, Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant Hello Suncoast, and welcome back to Training Tuesday! We are in the middle of discussing how to help your dog be a confident canine, not just during the holiday season, but all year long. Some dogs, for various reasons, may not feel comfortable engaging with new […]
