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What does it really mean when a dog growls at a stranger? Or snaps at another dog? For many families, these moments feel confusing — even frightening. But for dog trainer and behavior consultant Kristen Board, they’re an invitation to listen more closely. I recently sat down with Kristen to talk about her work with […]
When Fear Looks Like a Behavior Problem: A Conversation with Kristen Board Read More »
A Conversation with Melissa Chandler Melissa Chandler wears many hats: dog trainer, competitive dog sports enthusiast, holistic pet health coach, certified canine professional nutritionist, Reiki master, animal communicator, and EFT practitioner. Based in Sunbury, Ohio, near Columbus, Melissa’s journey into holistic animal care began not in a classroom, but through the lessons her own dogs
He Could Jump Six Feet High—Parkour Was His Love Read More »
“Nature doesn’t build machines that go 70 miles an hour. They don’t build barbed wire and electric fences. They don’t knock down trees that have nests in them. So this is man-made. So what can man do about it?” – Dr. Paula Bratich Dr. Paula Bratich has been a veterinarian for 33 years and has
“Nature Doesn’t Build Machines or Fences—What Can Man Do?” Read More »
Mila found her way to Rod at one of the lowest points of his life. He’d just broken up with his girlfriend. He was so depressed that his family decided to take him to the animal shelter, thinking that if he found a friend, he could move out of his depression. As they walked through
“What greater gift than the love of a cat.” – Charles Dickens Read More »
“Veterinarians are the unsung heroes of our society.” 1 Dr. Jeremiah Bieszczak (pictured here with his dog Lincoln) is a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice owner in northwest Indiana. We sat down to talk about what Fear Free means to him and his practice. How long have you been a veterinarian? 15 years Why did
The Unsung Heroes of Our Society: A Fear Free Veterinarian’s Perspective Read More »
I recently met with a sweet, big hearted lady name Bobbie Wright. She runs a non-profit in Mooresville, IN called Angel’s Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary. I came and worked on one of her horses and then we sat down to chat.
Living the Dream: How One Sanctuary Owner Makes Her Vision a Reality Read More »
