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Crate training a puppy without giving in to their puppy eyes

Crate training a puppy without giving in to their puppy eyes

by Heidi Clayton | Sep 11, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey

I received an email asking for help regarding a four-month-old puppy that struggles to settle when left alone in the crate when the family is home and moving around the house. The puppy barks for attention, then inevitably, someone either feels bad for the puppy or...
Beacon Animal Rescue pups Tiffany and Nemo looking for a forever home

Beacon Animal Rescue pups Tiffany and Nemo looking for a forever home

by Michael | Sep 11, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey, Upper Township

Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
How to walk reactive dogs and manage aggression toward other dogs

How to walk reactive dogs and manage aggression toward other dogs

by Heidi Clayton | Sep 4, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey

Walking a dog that is “reactive” can be both physically and mentally exhausting for a dog owner. Often, as a result of the owner being frustrated and embarrassed by their dog’s behavior, they stop taking the dog out and walking them altogether. It is absolutely...
Meet April and Olly, two dogs looking for forever homes at Beacon Animal Rescue

Meet April and Olly, two dogs looking for forever homes at Beacon Animal Rescue

by shorelocalnews | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey, Upper Township

Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
How breed and training affect dogs’ reactivity

How breed and training affect dogs’ reactivity

by Heidi Clayton | Aug 28, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey

One of the biggest issues I deal with, in terms of people asking for help with their dogs, is dog reactivity. These are the dogs that lose their minds when they see another dog by barking, snapping, lunging, or trying to drag their owners toward the dog to start some...
Please pick up after your dog in public spaces

Please pick up after your dog in public spaces

by Heidi Clayton | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey

After last week’s installment regarding dogs not being off-lead in public parks and spaces, I received a very nicely worded email that asked if I could remind dog owners to clean up their dogs’ poop when out on walks. I could not agree more that there is no...
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