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Identifying leash reactivity or aggression

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 8, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey

By Heidi Clayton One of the most common behavioral issues I am contacted regarding is leash aggression or reactivity. Which word is applicable depends on the dog standing in front of me. Aggression can be defined as being “hostile or injurious to humans or other...

Meet the breed: The poodle

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 1, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey

By Heidi Clayton Whenever I am asked to recommend a good family dog, I always recommend the poodle. No, I am not talking about a doodle! I mean the American Kennel Club (AKC) breed known as the poodle. Let me clear something else up: No breed is hypoallergenic! There...

Meet the breeds: The Airedale Terrier

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 25, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey

By Heidi Clayton This weekend my Bull Terriers and I will be volunteering our time at the Javits Center in New York City at an event called “Meet the Breeds.” Hosted by the American Kennel Club, this event is staffed by breeders of purebred dogs registered with the...

Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 18, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Health, Pets, South Jersey

By Heidi Clayton Watching my oldest girl, IchiBan, age has been both a rewarding and terrifying experience. She is 13 years old and has definitely slowed down. Luckily, she is otherwise healthy and is living her best Bull terrier life. Last weekend, she woke me up....

Avoid injury, take it easy on your puppy’s bones and ligaments

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health, 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...
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