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...
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...
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...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 18, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Health and Fitness, 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....
by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 28, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Heidi Clayton I was thrilled to team up again with the amazing Toni Jordan of the Atlantic City Rescue Mission and my “alma mater,” the Atlantic City Police Department, to deliver Christmas to children in need. This year ACPD Chief Sarkos assigned Sgt. Kevin Law to...
