Fun Activities with Dogs
Physical activity, learning new things, interacting with others, and experiencing the world around us benefit both humans and dogs. Now...
Winterizing Your Pet
Last winter North Carolina experienced brutally low temperatures for days on end. We experienced record cold, even colder than the state...
Choosing A Puppy
June is here, and with it the heart of puppy and kitten season. If there are plans for a puppy in your future, then here are some things...
Difficult Dogs at the Vet
Most dogs are not thrilled about a trip to see the veterinarian. Typically, it is just a mild case of anxiety where the dog is trembling...
Support Chatham Animal Services
When I came to Chatham County in 1979 the county dog pound was located in a small area behind the school bus garage, next to the Fair...
Doggie Etiquitte
The human code of polite behavior is lost on our canine companions. Dogs don’t care if they pass gas in a crowded room, or ever think...
Tips for House Training Your Dog
Often, I receive phone calls from people needing help house-training their puppies. Other callers ask for help with their dogs who have...
Tethering Changes in Chatham County
At the January 21, 2014 Chatham County Board of Commissioners meeting a revision of the county’s Animal Control Ordinance was approved in...
The Misunderstood Pitbull
Twenty years ago I don’t think I had ever seen a Pit Bull dog in person. Today, they are the most common breed seen in shelters. If you...
Sibling Rivalry
What is better than a sweet, precious, adorable, little puppy? Well, how about two! Double the cuteness, cuddles, and puppy-breath. ...
