by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton When raising a puppy, I always remind people that the process is a marathon, not a sprint. During that marathon, I find that the teenage months are far worse than the teething and housebreaking months. Your tiny puppy is going through some changes,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 26, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton Owning a dog comes with certain public responsibilities and etiquette. In the past two months, two of my clients’ dogs have been accosted by loose dogs on the beach and at a park. Both clients were walking dogs that are not fans of meeting other...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey
By Heidi Clayton For dogs, Halloween must seem like they have entered a parallel universe. Crazy blow-up decorations, people wearing strange costumes and masks, and a stream of strangers coming to the front door asking for candy can be overwhelming. Here are some tips...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 17, 2023 | Cape May County, Ocean City, Pets, South Jersey, What's Happening
The third annual Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Day will invite dogs and their owners to enjoy a day of fun on the Boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 21, and this year the event will be expanded to allow dogs again on Sunday, Oct. 22. Leashed dogs will be permitted on the...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness, Pets, South Jersey
Dog TailsBy Heidi Clayton I often hear from puppy owners who tell me that when they’re walking their puppy, the puppy will sometimes put the brakes and refuse to walk farther. Most of the time it’s because they have pushed their puppy to walk farther than their...
