Essential Tools for Every Dog Groomer: Building Your Professional Grooming Kit
Embarking on a career in dog grooming is both exciting and demanding. Whether you’re joining a professional grooming salon, launching your own dog grooming services, or offering grooming services as a freelance dog groomer, success starts with having the right tools. A well-stocked pet grooming kit ensures that every grooming session is efficient, safe, and […]
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Advanced Off-Leash Socialization Groups: Rules and Guidelines
One of the perks of taking Thriving Canine’s Advanced Drop-In Class is that it includes the option of pre-class off-leash socialization at no extra charge. (for dogs that qualify) These socialization groups are NOT officially part of the Advanced Drop-In Class and participation in them should be considered a privilege, not a right. Some dogs […]
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ABC’s Latest AMP, CTP, DOP, GIP, VAP, SDT and ZAP Graduates
Congratulations to Our New ABC Certified Dog Trainers, Veterinary Assistants, Pet Groomers, Cat Trainers, Aquarium Maintenance Professionals, Zookeeper Assistants and Service Dog Trainers! February 1st, 2025 to May 30th, 2025 ABC Honor Roll Graduates Jana Achilles Terri ArnoldSurendra BhatiNavy BlauAutumn BrosnihanCaitlin CaterBrittany ChiodoCatrina CunninghamSarah EisenbergRosanne GarofanoBandi HammerEmily HarveyAngela HensleyHailey HurnLindsey KabatCessna KeeneChristopher LabrieAdara LatourMelissa LeblancEmma LitavisLisa […]
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What’s Waggin’ – Spring 2025
By: Steven AppelbaumABC President & CEO Welcome to another edition of Paw Prints. While things are always pretty busy at ABC, the last 6 months have been particularly active. As I shared in previous newsletters, we’ve made and will continue to make improvements to our operating systems. These changes started with an online enrollment […]
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Give Me A Kiss! – The Importance of Pet Oral Hygiene
By: The PawTree Staff Love those doggie kisses, but hate that doggie breath? Dental care chews will take care of that problem and more! Good oral hygiene is very important to the overall health of your pet. Most dogs have oral disease by the age of 3. Poor oral health results in: painful mouth conditions […]
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Supporting Your Senior Pet: A Guide to Helping Dogs With Dementia
Learn how to support a senior dog with dementia through early signs, care strategies, and tips to keep your aging pet comfortable and mentally engaged.
Why your dog doesn’t listen — and how to fix it
In this blog, we’ll explain how to get to the root of the problem, how your daily routine plays a role, and how to become the most exciting and rewarding part of your dog’s world.
Dominance Theory Debunked: Why Your Puppy Isn’t Trying to Be the Alpha Dog (and What to Do Instead)
I’m explaining how dominance theory in dogs and the alpha dog myth became so popular, why it was wrong from the start, and how it’s still showing up in today’s dog training myths.
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Why Does My Dog Roll in Dead Animals?
Learn why dogs roll in dead animals, from instinctual behavior to scent masking, and how to manage or prevent this smelly habit.
How to get out of your own head and overcome agility nerves
You get to control how you warm up your dog. How you focus your mind. How you recover after a mistake. How you support your teammate. That’s your circle of influence. Put your energy there.