How to Calm Down Your Anxious Dog

How to Calm Down Your Anxious Dog

Key Takeaways: Manage your dog’s anxiety, stress, or hyperactivity with enough physical and mental exercise. Consult your vet if home remedies don’t improve your dog’s anxiety or hyperactivity. Certain active breeds are more prone to anxiety and may...
Who’s the Adult?

Who’s the Adult?

Amidst everything else going on in the world, the NY Times recently published five pet articles in one week. The titles are interesting and tell us much about the current state of petdom and American culture: Are We Loving Our Pets to Death? (6/22/24) Pet owners are...
How to Calm Your Noise-Phobic Dog

How to Calm Your Noise-Phobic Dog

Thunderstorms, Fireworks, and Excessive Loud Noise I was visiting New York City recently and wondered if I was the only person around with sensitive ears? Subways, sirens, and traffic were quite difficult for me. I always had my fingers blocking my ears yet, nobody...
All We Need is Love, Connection, and a Calm Dog 

All We Need is Love, Connection, and a Calm Dog 

In 2003, I was approached by a concert pianist with a passion for raising Guide Dogs for the Blind. She asked if I could create a CD with calming music for dogs. As a sound researcher and music producer, I knew what she was asking for; sounds that would help calm the...
The Best Homemade Holiday Recipes for Dogs

The Best Homemade Holiday Recipes for Dogs

The holidays are right around the corner which means that soon our houses will be buzzing with the company of the ones we love. The scents of our favorite holiday dishes and freshly baked pastries will fill the rooms with the sweet aroma of the holidays. Our noses...
6 Ways to Prepare Your Pets for the Holidays

6 Ways to Prepare Your Pets for the Holidays

Tis the season to start decking the halls and gathering with the family members that you haven’t seen in quite some time. While you may be able to pick right up where you left off with Aunt Debbie, the same may not be true for your pets. Changes in your routine can...