From teaching your dog basic obedience to advanced training and behavior modification, a great dog trainer can make all the difference. When searching for a “dog trainer near me”,  here are a few things to consider when choosing a trainer. Which type of dog training is most convenient for you? There are a lot of choices when it comes to training these days, including private in-home dog training , group classes, and even online courses. It can be  difficult to decide whether training your dog at home or in a class setting is best. There are many reasons why training at home is a good option. For starters, the schedule is much more flexible than group classes, allowing you to work around your personal life. However, online courses let you do the training whenever it is convenient for you. Group classes allow your dog to socialize with and be around other dogs, unlike private training or online courses. At-home training is tailored to fit your specific training goals, rather...

Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. The ASPCA recommends taking these simple, common sense precautions to keep your pet happy and healthy all the way to November 1. Stash the Treats The candy bowl is for trick-or-treaters, not Scruffy or Fluffy. Several popular Halloween treats are toxic to pets. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for cats and dogs, and sugar-free candies containing the sugar substitute xylitol can cause serious problems in pets. If you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Watch the Decorations and Keep Wires Out of Reach While a carved jack-o-lantern certainly is festive, pets can easily knock over a lit pumpkin and start a fire. Curious kittens are especially at risk of getting burned or singed by candle flame. Popular Halloween plants such as p...