Melissa Viera
Why Small Pets Aren’t as ‘Low-Maintenance’ as You Think
Planning to buy a small pet? Learn about the unique care, enrichment, and enclosure needs of small animals to ensure responsible pet ownership.
An Expert’s Guide to Saving Your Dog From July 4th Fireworks Panic
Reduce dog fireworks anxiety with desensitization training, puppy noise phobia prevention, and holiday safety planning.
If You Only Have 30 Seconds to Train Your Dog Today, Do This
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.
The Secret to Training a Hound: Why Traditional Dog Treats Often Fail
Master hound dog training. Learn positive reinforcement, essential recall skills, and canine enrichment activities to manage scent hounds and sighthounds effectively.
The Simple Brain Secret to Speeding Up Your Dog’s Training Routine
Boost dog training speed with strategic jackpot rewards. New science shows large treats trigger lasting dopamine, helping pets master commands like fast recalls and retrieves much faster.
Why Your Puppy Pees Inside Right After Going Outdoors — And How to Stop It
Master puppy potty training with these essential housebreaking tips to stop indoor accidents, improve leash focus, and manage puppy behavior efficiently.
The One Lifesaving Skill Every Dog Owner Should Practice (But Probably Doesn’t)
Master the essential dog training leash drop skill to prevent runaway pets. Learn step-by-step cue methods to teach dogs to pause instantly during accidental handler drops.
From New Bedford Shelter to Star Pupil: A Heartwarming Update on Tanner the Hound
New Bedford Lighthouse Animal Shelter dog Tanner celebrates adoption success and pet training graduation with his SouthCoast family.
What Your Puppy’s Bad Habits Are Really Trying to Tell You
Puppy chewing, zoomies and paper towel theft are common behaviors. Learn how training, structure and routines can help calm puppy chaos.
Massachusetts Company Turns Kids’ Art Into Animal Shelter Donations
Families joined a Fairhaven coloring contest supporting animal shelters, raising funds and boosting visibility for adoptable pets at Forever Paws and Fairhaven Animal Shelter.