by Heidi Clayton | Aug 7, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
Your dog’s personality plays a huge role in what you can realistically accomplish when teaching them obedience, especially if they are showing signs of having what people consider a poor temperament or attitude. In over 20 years of breeding my own Bull Terriers,...
by Heidi Clayton | Jun 12, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
According to the American Kennel Club, about 10 percent of all dogs will develop a heart disease over the course of their lifetime. A diagnosis of heart disease, even just several years ago, usually was not promising. However, with advancements in research, health...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 5, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor I saw a T-shirt on the Boardwalk recently that made me laugh. It read: “I’m sorry, my dog said I can’t.” I chuckled because, well — it’s true. Our two dogs are a major consideration in just about every decision we make. They definitely...
by Heidi Clayton | May 29, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
If you want to enjoy the outdoors with your dogs in the summer in southern New Jersey, you will, at some point, have to deal with ticks. I spend a lot of time in the woods with my dogs, and ticks are just a part of life. However, I take measures to prevent them from...
by Michael | May 15, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly 80 percent of all dogs show signs of periodontal disease by age three. That high number can be reduced by owners regularly brushing their dogs’ teeth. If you spend just a little...
