Melissa Viera

Discover how cooperative care training uses positive reinforcement to help dogs, cats, and zoo animals communicate, reduce stress, and safely participate in their own grooming and medical care.

Virginia Tech researchers reveal that everyday companion dogs trained in scent work can successfully sniff out hidden spotted lanternfly egg masses, outperforming humans in complex environments.

Discover why back-to-school season disrupts dog routines and learn expert tips to manage pet anxiety, behavior changes, and family schedules.

Learn how your behavior affects shelter animals and discover expert tips from volunteers and veterinarians on reducing stress during your visit.

Small dogs are not easier than large breeds; they need proper training, exercise, and mental enrichment to thrive.

New Bedford's Clem went from waiting at Lighthouse Animal Shelter to thriving in his forever home with Julie Benoit, proving the life-changing power of adopting a rescue dog.

Planning to buy a small pet? Learn about the unique care, enrichment, and enclosure needs of small animals to ensure responsible pet ownership.

Reduce dog fireworks anxiety with desensitization training, puppy noise phobia prevention, and holiday safety planning.

Master quick dog training with a simple focus game. Learn how rewarding eye contact builds better communication, improves impulse control, and establishes polite behavior in rescue dogs.

Master hound dog training. Learn positive reinforcement, essential recall skills, and canine enrichment activities to manage scent hounds and sighthounds effectively.