Sprinkled among the wild horses running free in Nevada were mustangs whose fur was….different. It was curly!…
5 Things You Need to Know to Be a Better Advocate Against BSL
*This is a guest post from Tara Garland. Most dog lovers, especially those who own ones labeled as “pit bulls,”…
We’re Giving Away Giant Posters and Here’s Why You Need Them
You’ve heard us say all dogs are individuals. You’ve heard us say looks don’t equal behavior. You may be on…
Simple Ideas that Will Make Shelter Dogs So Happy They’ll Shower You With Kisses
Shelter life is B-U-S-Y! We get it. It seems impossible to add another item to your daily to-do list. Take…
Tapping Into A Dog’s Senses Can Be the Most Powerful Tool to Keep Them Happy
Just like humans, dogs have five basic senses. Ignoring their sensory needs may lead to stress and undesirable behaviors. Source: Animal Farm Foundation Keep shelter dogs quiet with Click for Quiet games in which you reward quiet dogs with positive “YES!” (or clicker sound) and a treat. Don’t give barking dogs any attention. This is a great project for volunteers. Soft or soothing music…
You Don’t Like to Be Bored, and Neither Do Shelter Dogs
As humans, we lead stressful lives. We all know that de-stressing is a process. One hour of relaxing won’t keep…