How to Choose the Right Trainer
How to Choose the Right Trainer You’ve decided it’s time to get the dog training that you and your dog need. Now what? How do you choose the right trainer for you, your dog,...
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Understanding Heartworm
Understanding Heartworm Our pets depend on us to keep them safe and healthy. One of the most serious illnesses that can harm our pets, but is also preventable is heartworm. Please use the following...
Pet Loss & Grief Support
Pet Loss & Grief Support The loss of a pet is something that any pet owner eventually has to go through. No matter what, it is a difficult and painful experience. A beloved pet...
Keeping Your Pets Safe in an Emergency
Keeping Your Pets Safe in an Emergency None of us want to be affected by an emergency such as a natural disaster, but it could happen to any us, and it could happen with...
Trap/Neuter/Return
Trap/Neuter/Return Trap/Neuter/Return is the most effective and humane way to manage feral cat populations. Yet, many people still don’t understand it and even consider it inappropriate. Although Great River Rescue does not currently offer...
How to Keep Community Cats Safe
How to Keep Community Cats Safe Community cats are simply un-owned cats that live outdoors in our communities. All of us have seen them, and some of us even feed some of these guys....
Mounting Issues in Dogs
Mounting Issues in Dogs Mounting and humping are normal behaviors for dogs, but they can become excessive and more than a little annoying. These behaviors can be difficult to manage, and may require help...
Puppy Biting and Nipping Issues
Puppy Biting and Nipping Issues Anyone who has spent any decent amount of time playing with puppies has had their hand nipped. Sometimes it doesn’t seem like a big deal, but other times...
Resource Guarding
Resource Guarding Resource or food guarding is a potentially serious issue that can lead to serious injury, and significant consequences for your dog. It is important for every pet owner to learn about...
Dealing with Hyperactivity
Dealing with Hyperactivity Many of the dogs surrendered to our shelter come to us because of issues related to hyperactivity. A dog that can run 5 miles, and still want to play can...
