by Heidi Clayton | May 28, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
Starting leash-walking training with your puppy early will help you manage one of the biggest complaints I receive about walking: pulling. Training a puppy to walk nicely on a leash is like a puzzle where you can only add one piece at a time, so breaking down the...
by Lisa Zaslow Segelman | May 21, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey, Ventnor
Life is What Happens Last Thursday I found myself sitting in a chair that read, “Humans Sit Here,” in an exam room at Ventnor Veterinary Office. But there was no dog with me. “Am I your first human patient?” I asked Dr. Jessica Grant. “Not at all,” she said gently....
by Heidi Clayton | May 21, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
When teaching a dog or puppy to walk nicely, many believe that purchasing a harness will give them either more control or will stop the pulling altogether. However, neither thought is exactly true. It’s important to know that there is only one type of harness that is...
by shorelocalnews | May 19, 2026 | Atlantic County, Features, Pets, South Jersey
In celebration of National Rescue Dog Day, May 20, the Atlantic County Animal Shelter is helping to raise awareness of the value of rescue dogs as great companions with a special adoption promotion. “Rescue dogs are ready to offer love and loyalty to the families that...
by Sarah Fertsch | May 14, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
For many South Jersey residents and visitors, a trip to the shore isn’t complete without the whole family, including our four-legged companions. While many beaches restrict dogs during peak summer months, a growing number of destinations, attractions, and businesses...
by Heidi Clayton | May 14, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
Most people believe that tiring out a puppy means walking them several times a day and giving them as much exercise as possible. The thinking is that the longer the walk or the more exercise the puppy gets, the better behaved they will be. The puppy won’t bite as much...
