Helping Dogs Deal with Separation Anxiety Does your dog get anxious when he sees you getting ready to go somewhere? Is he beside himself when you get home? Does he chew up your things, break out of crates, or have accidents when left alone? These are just some of the signs of a behavior problem […]
Most of us love puppy kisses, so we generally don’t think about why our dogs lick. Dogs lick us because they love us, right? Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Here are a few reasons why your dog loves giving kisses! Affection It’s true, many dogs lick to show affection. That’s why most […]
The Top 4 Reasons We Don’t Brush Our Dog’s Teeth Here at Tevrapet, we’re celebrating National Pet Dental Health Month, but the vast majority of pet parents don’t brush their dog’s teeth. And by majority, we mean 98 percent. Around 80 percent of our pups get some form of periodontal disease by their third birthday, […]
Pet Dental Health 101 As a loving pet parent, you do everything possible to keep your dog happy and healthy. We’re sure you feed him a high-quality diet, keep up on flea prevention, and visit your veterinarian for his annual checkup, but what about his dental care? Over eighty percent of our dogs suffer from […]
No matter how much we all try and pretend otherwise, our dogs get older every year. Here are the most common health issues for senior dogs and some tips for addressing them When are dogs considered “seniors?” On average, dogs are considered to be seniors at around seven years of age, according to the American […]
The holiday season is a wonderfully exciting time for most of us, especially this year. We love all the decorations, the food, and the parties. Some dogs thrive on the excitement, but many find all the new sights and smells of the holidays overwhelming. Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to […]
New puppies are adorable! Who doesn’t love them? The thing is, getting a new puppy or adopting an older dog requires planning and forethought in order to create the best possible environment for your new family member. Welcome to our new blog series, Bringing Home Puppy, where we give you advice about choosing your new […]
About the Trainer Shanna Stichler has been a guide dog handler since 2001, and a professional dog trainer since 2007. She began her career as a trainer at Guide Dogs for the Blind, inc., the world’s largest guide dog training program. While at GDB, she spent a lot of time working with dogs throughout […]
As many pet owners may or may not know oral hygiene is just as important for your pet as it is for you. Sadly, for most pets, their owners may not know they need their teeth taken care of, or they may not know how best to take care of their pet’s teeth! We spoke […]
By Shanna Stichler Hello again, Vetality readers! It’s been a while, but this time I have a personal story for you all. It’s about a guide dog school, a man, and his very special new furry friend. Helping people find a new canine companion is one of the ultimate rewards of service dog training. It […]
