Cooperative Care: Building Trust Through Everyday Care
For many rescue dogs, routine procedures such as nail trims, ear cleaning, brushing, medications, or veterinary handling can quickly [...]
Unwanted Barking: Don’t Correct – Re-Direct!
The trainers at A Sound Beginning use a training protocol called the “Substitution Routine” when the dog is engaging [...]
How Schedule Changes Affect Pets
Pets, like humans, thrive on routine. When these patterns are disrupted, it can lead to stress, anxiety, and even [...]
Fear vs. Behavioral Training
Electronic Collars Peer-reviewed scientific literature, including meta-analyses and primary research, is clear: electronic collars carry significant risks of fear, [...]
Helping Pets Cope with Fireworks Anxiety
This year’s coming celebration of the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence will be here [...]
Car Travel with Your Best Friend!
Summertime can mean additional car travel with your pet! It might seem fun to allow your dog on your [...]
World Pet Memorial Day
Pet Loss “If the stars alone could bring you home, I would wish on every one.” A Pocket Full [...]
Cooperative Care: Building Trust Through Everyday Care
Recently, several AGaG members attended a seminar hosted by A Sound Beginning Program featuring Laura Monaco Torelli on the topic [...]
Dog Walking Essentials!
Sniffari Adventure! A “sniffari” means allowing your dog an opportunity to explore! Use a lead and harness that allow for [...]
Cooperative Care: Building Trust Through Everyday Care
For many rescue dogs, routine procedures such as nail trims, ear cleaning, brushing, medications, or veterinary handling can quickly [...]
Unwanted Barking: Don’t Correct – Re-Direct!
The trainers at A Sound Beginning use a training protocol called the “Substitution Routine” when the dog is engaging [...]
How Schedule Changes Affect Pets
Pets, like humans, thrive on routine. When these patterns are disrupted, it can lead to stress, anxiety, and even [...]
Fear vs. Behavioral Training
Electronic Collars Peer-reviewed scientific literature, including meta-analyses and primary research, is clear: electronic collars carry significant risks of fear, [...]
Helping Pets Cope with Fireworks Anxiety
This year’s coming celebration of the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence will be here [...]
Car Travel with Your Best Friend!
Summertime can mean additional car travel with your pet! It might seem fun to allow your dog on your [...]
World Pet Memorial Day
Pet Loss “If the stars alone could bring you home, I would wish on every one.” A Pocket Full [...]
Cooperative Care: Building Trust Through Everyday Care
Recently, several AGaG members attended a seminar hosted by A Sound Beginning Program featuring Laura Monaco Torelli on the topic [...]
