Invisible Disabilities: Battling the Service Dog Stigma

Invisible Disabilities: Battling the Service Dog Stigma

If you’ve ever seen a service dog helping a visually impaired person or someone in a wheelchair, you probably marveled at the interaction between dog and owner. The dog’s loyalty is heartwarming, and it’s inspiring to see how their services can help people lead more independent lives. Did you know service dogs can also help […]

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The Dangers of Pet Foreign Bodies

The Dangers of Pet Foreign Bodies

Animals, especially puppies and kittens, are known for putting things in their mouths to investigate or potentially eat. Many times, the lapse in judgement ends uneventfully, but many objects can be potentially toxic or result in an obstruction if swallowed. Pet foreign bodies are not an uncommon occurrence, and the veterinarians at Beverly Hills Veterinary […]

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Rewarding Good Petiquette

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Rewarding Good Petiquette

It’s reasonable to set behavior expectations for your pet. However, while they want to please you, they also have to answer to their instincts. This may result in scratching, marking, barking, humping, escaping, and other behaviors you could live without. Luckily, there are some pretty easy ways to achieve good petiquette. A well-mannered pet is […]

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Should You be Toilet Training Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

Should You be Toilet Training Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

If you’ve cleaned out your cat’s litter box a few hundred times already this year, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Isn’t there another way?” Without a doubt, scooping clumps every day can feel pretty tiresome after awhile. While there are some great modern antidotes to this problem, such as “self-cleaning” litter boxes, it may be time […]

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Next Level Feline: Leash Train Your Cat for More Fun, Less Stress

Next Level Feline: Leash Train Your Cat for More Fun, Less Stress

Dogs and cats are like apples and oranges, but they do have some things in common. While it may seem like a cat would never, ever enjoy walking down the street at the other end of leash (attached to a harness, no less), it may be time to shift our collective perceptions. To be sure, […]

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Back to School: Improving Your Dog’s Behavior

Back to School: Improving Your Dog’s Behavior

Getting the kids ready for the new school year may remind you of just how much “schooling” is needed to improve your dog’s behavior. Has he been shredding shoes, or howling through the night? Do you worry about his random “nipping” at strangers or have noticed an increase in separation anxiety? Man’s best friend can […]

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Beyond the Cute Factor: What Makes a Good Dog?

Beyond the Cute Factor: What Makes a Good Dog?

Even the most stalwart cat lover can see that a dog works hard for the universal title of “man’s best friend.” Dogs are perceived across the board as intrinsically loyal, fun, and loving. Unfortunately, for various reasons, not all dogs fit into the good dog category right away – especially without the support and guidance […]

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Successful Litter Box Training (and What to do When Fluffy Won’t Go)

Successful Litter Box Training (and What to do When Fluffy Won’t Go)

For some, introducing the litter box to a new feline is a dream come true. However, for all the cats who answer nature’s call easily in the provided box, there are others who struggle with litter box training. Whether you think it’s aggravating or confusing, this is one thing that must be dealt with to […]

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Take Positive Dog Training to the Next Level

Take Positive Dog Training to the Next Level

Dogs are hard-wired to please their owners. Unfortunately, when they “act out” or behave badly, some owners respond in a fashion that actually reinforces the offense. Indeed, the idea that dogs implicitly understand what we want is important, but getting to the bottom of what they need from us is equally important. Remember, the best […]

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