Renowned dog behavior expert and New York Times best-selling author, Cesar Millan is one of the most sought after specialists working in the field of dog rehabilitation. Baltimore dog lovers will witness first hand his expertise with his unique understanding of dog psychology during a three-hour seminar on September 30th at the Hippodrome Theatre. Read More >>
Canines on Campus
Classes are difficult this semester. You study every day, and when you’re not studying, you’re working. Of course, there are parties on the weekends, and there’s almost always a bus trip to New York or D.C. You’ve got some good friends on campus, but once in awhile you just get lonely. It sure would be nice to rest your head on a furry shoulder and let a slobbery tongue kiss away your stress. Read More >>
Fear of Dogs
Taking The Bite Out of Cynophobia
Angela Raymond* admits she retrieves the mail at the end of her driveway by car, she won’t visit friends unless they restrain their dogs in another room, she won’t set foot in antique shops where owners bring their dogs, and she never takes after-dinner walks with her neighbors despite repeat invitations. This 49 year-old office manager from suburban Baltimore remembers a time when she did take walks. “I always carried a broom,” she says, ...
Kids Boost Reading Skills with Help of the Family Dog
Back-to-school time can be bittersweet for parents and kids alike. With the end of hot, sunny days spent playing outside, the school year brings nine months of homework and required reading. Although some kids are excited about the new clothes, supplies and teachers, other kids dread having to make new friends and the classroom altogether. Fortunately, there are new emerging ways to make reading fun for kids and the family.
“Wow, I’ve never seen him so relaxed,” is a common statement made by Baltimore dog owners who take their dog for their first acupuncture treatment. Perhaps this reaction is why so many are beginning to believe in this “new” medicine, which dates back over 3,000 years. Most of animal acupuncturists’ patients are older and suffering from problems that plague their human companions, including arthritis, pain, and lack of mobility. As...
The fall season brings to mind many things, including the celebration of Halloween and all of the yummy treats that are associated with the holiday. Preparing home-baked Halloween treats for your pup can be both a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone.
