Solving Pet Behavior Problems – Getting Your Pet to Do What You Want I got the funniest response last week when I explained the steps involved in solving badly behaved cat problems using animal communication. One student said, “I don’t have cats so this doesn’t apply to me.” OMG! In case you were thinking that […]
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Deworming the Reluctant Horse
What horse enjoys deworming time? It’s hard to blame a horse for failing to enjoy his deworming paste; it doesn’t exactly look like good eats. Although deworming companies have put great effort into making the medicine more palatable, some horses simply haven’t read the memo and refuse to have anything to do with dewormers. A […]
The Truth about Colic in Horses
Any horse owner hates the thought of colic in horses. As you shake the grain bucket to call your horse in for dinner, he lifts his head in acknowledgement. Slowly, he ambles toward you, then he abruptly stops, looks at his side and proceeds to lie down. Not only is he not interested in eating, […]
Teaching Good Pet Behavior in 3 Easy Lessons
Turning pet behavior from problematic to pleasing Owning a pet that is bossy and unruly is not any fun for family members or visitors. Out of control dogs make for a very unhappy household, not to mention a confused puppy dog. One of the most important things every dog needs to understand is the pecking […]
Knowing The WHY Behind Dog Aggression is the KEY to Solving the Problem
Dog aggression is a terrible thing. It’s difficult to know what the real issues are and where they are coming from when a dog behaves aggressively, and trying to control them so they don’t hurt anyone – including you – is dangerous, too. I once worked with a fellow dog lover, trainer, and performer, Kim, […]
First-Aid for Laminitis
This article was previously published January 17, 2014, and was updated on July 28, 2022 First Aid for Laminitis in Horses If you suspect that laminitis (or founder, as it is known in layman’s terms) is to blame for your horse’s sudden lameness, call your veterinarian immediately. Then, follow this first-aid protocol while waiting for […]