a Ruff Life
by Britney Blanchette Pitre CPDT-KA
“a Ruff Life” is an editorial created and written by Britney Blanchette Pitre CPDT-KA. Appearing in one of Southwest Louisiana’s favorite publications, The Jambalaya News, “a Ruff Life” aims to educate pet parents from the perspective of their fur kids. Covering a wide range of topics from behavior to body language and myth busting, “a Ruff Life” is must read for every pet parent with dogs of any age.
Beat Winter Boredom!
Winter can be a stressful and challenging time for dog owners. With bitter morning winds, gloomy afternoons, and frost-covered yards, winter is hardly ideal for
Keep Your Dogs Safe This Holiday Season
Keeping your dogs safe during the holiday season can be “ruff.” There’s a big tree inside your home, lots of shiny ornaments, wrapped gifts and
Force-Free, Science-Based Training: It Works!
Psychology can be defined as “the science of mind and behavior.” So, dog training IS a form of science, and science is ever evolving. Force-free
The Adolescent Phase
Just as we transition through different developmental stages in our lives, so do our dogs. One of the toughest to get through is the adolescent
Busting Dog Myths: Part One
Many of us have been around dogs all of our lives. So, many of us believe we know dogs pretty well. However, there are still
Loose-Leash Walking
Whether you have a dog that lives indoors or outdoors, a daily walk on a leash is crucial. It not only provides exercise for your
Chewing
Chewing is a natural and healthy behavior for dogs. However, it can be quite frustrating, and expensive when Fido decides to chew your shoes, remote,
Pet Me Now!
Dogs are highly social animals (like us), thus they love attention (again, like us). However, the way they ask for attention can be quite painful,
Potty Training Your Dog
Did you know that 96 percent of the time, when a dog is re-homed or surrendered to a shelter, it is due to potty training