Taming Vet Bills

Taming Vet Bills

Times are tough. Many people are unemployed or under-employed.  With so many other things tugging at our pocketbooks we need to be sure that our fuzzy kids aren't left out when it comes to proper vet care.

Please note that the following info applies to any companions - dogs, cats, lizards, ferrets, etc..

Dog Fights

Question: My 5 dogs get into fights. What do I do?

Fighting dogs can be awfully scary for humans to observe.
Most dogs have a lot of fur and most dogs have thicker skin than we have.
Some times fights look way worse than they actually are. Especially if the dogs are evenly matched. So try not to panic.

Things that are less important than your pet

If you find yourself with a big vet bill or if you decide to start a savings account for your pet and don't know where to find some money, here are some things to consider:

Loose Leash Walking

Pulling on leash is a very common complaint amongst pet parents.  Yanking, jerking, kicking your dog rarely if ever works and it could hurt your relationship with your best friend.  Please continue reading for some non-aversive, dog friendly ways to stop leash pulling.

Benevolent Leadership

In my last article, On Leadership and Dominance, I addressed attributes that do not make a leader.. such as belligerence and violence.

While leaders do not command respect by throwing their weight around; they also get very little respect if they let their people run all over them. 

On Leadership and Dominance

See the video below for an out of control teacher. 

To see how this relates to dog training, please continue reading