by Heidi Clayton | Sep 25, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
For many years, it was a common belief that purebred dogs were far more likely to be unhealthy and subject to more disease than mixed-breed dogs or mutts. Thanks to two specific studies on this issue, as well as research being done by the AKC’s Health Foundation and...
by Heidi Clayton | Sep 18, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
I am sure most people involved with dogs have at some point heard of the AKC, or American Kennel Club. Most people associate it with purebred dogs, but may not fully understand or know what the organization does. Originally, it served as a registration service for...
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...
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...
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...
