Excessive Barking
Excessive Barking Recently, Great River Rescue conducted a survey among our clients about pet behavior problems. The number one problem identified was excessive barking in dogs. A dog that barks at friends, or barks...
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Problems with Thunderstorms and Loud Noises
Problems with Thunderstorms and Loud Noises This past week may have been stressful for your dog. And, with summer thunderstorms rolling through, your dog might be scared and nervous all over again. Big, loud...
Understanding FIV/FeLV in Cats
Understanding FIV/FeLV in Cats The health and welfare of our kitty companions is of paramount importance. Because of that, the topic of FIV/FeLV in cats can be scary, especially if we don’t know much...
Deworming Your Pets
Deworming Your Pets The topic of deworming can be very unpleasant for most of us. It is important though to protect our pets from these parasites that can cause serious health problems. Check out...
Flea/Tick Prevention for your Pets
Flea/Tick Prevention for your Pets We all know how bad the ticks can be in the Spring and Summer. Many of us have also had to deal with fleas, which is not fun! Applying...
Biking with Your Dog
Biking with Your Dog Biking with your dog can sound like a daunting proposition, but, it is possible to go biking with your dog safely. Ultimately, all you need is the right equipment, and...
Stopping Your Dog From Jumping Up On People
Stopping Your Dog From Jumping Up On People Have you ever gone to friend’s house to be greeted by a dog that jumps up on you? This can seem harmless, but it can be...
COVID-19: Who Will Care for my Pet
COVID-19: Who Will Care for my Pet The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected all of us in ways we couldn’t imagine. While many of us have planned for various emergencies and disasters and what would...
Loose Leash Training
Loose Leash Training Your dog loves going on walks, but sometimes you don’t love taking her. Is it because she yanks on the leash constantly? Your peaceful walk with the dog can suddenly become...
How to Prevent Leash Biting
How to Prevent Leash Biting We’ve had quite a few dogs at the shelter over the years that like to grab and rip at their leash. This can be quite a problem for us:...
