How Long Does It Take To Become A Vet Assistant?
Interested in becoming a vet assistant? Because it doesn’t require a university degree, it’s a decently accessible career to break into. That being said, how long it takes you to become a vet assistant depends entirely on the path you take to get your education and hands-on experience. Use this information to approximate how long…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Become A Dog Groomer?
Interested in becoming a dog groomer? Because of the lack of regulation in the industry, it’s a decently accessible career to break into. That being said, how long it takes you to become a dog groomer depends entirely on the path you take to get your education and hands-on experience. Use this information to approximate…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Become A Dog Trainer?
Interested in becoming a dog trainer? Because of the lack of regulation in the industry, it’s a decently accessible career to break into. That being said, how long it takes you to become a professional dog trainer depends entirely on the path you take to get your education and hands-on experience. Use this information to…
Read MoreVeterinary Assistant Requirements
In all my years in this industry, the most common questions I get asked are “how do I get as lucky as you to work with animals all day?” or perhaps the more common “if someone wanted to work in a veterinary office, what requirements would they need?” Firstly, thank you, I do love my…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Your Puppy: Expert Dog Training Advice
As pet parents, we’ve all dealt with the task of teaching our dogs to help them adapt to our ways of living, from potty training your puppy to leash training an older dog, it can be a time-consuming task to take on your own, especially if you´re not an expert. That’s why we’ve gathered a…
Read MoreHow Old Should You Start Grooming a Puppy?
The ideal age for a puppy to start grooming is between 12 and 16 weeks, assuming they are up to date on their vaccinations. Preparing for Your Puppy’s First Groom Once your puppy has become accustomed to its new home and family, you can begin to prepare it for it’s first grooming appointment. The…
Read MoreWhat is Kennel Cough?
Are you boarding this holiday season? Are you having your pets groomed? Do you know where your neighbor’s dogs have been recently? All of these situations can cause concern for susceptibility to the disease commonly known as “kennel cough.” Here are a few tidbits you may wish to know prior to speaking to your veterinarian.…
Read MoreAcclimating Dogs to Face Masks
In the past few months, our lives have changed dramatically. Many of us have had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time at home with our furry family, which has been a luxury. There is a real concern for many of those pets that as we begin to go back to work, our…
Read MorePreventing Separation Anxiety as We Return to Work
For many of our dogs, the past few months have been a blessing. They’ve had their people home all day. Every day. It is their dream come true. A dog’s heaven. And now we’re beginning to head back to work. A lot of dogs will feel this shift very strongly. After months of total togetherness,…
Read MoreCanine Enrichment during the COVID-19 Pandemic
As communities begin taking direct action regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, people will be stuck at home for 2-4 weeks (or longer). Some areas have already begun this self-isolation while others are just gearing up. Working from home might keep you busy, but what about our furry family members? They may be used to going to…
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