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08/24/2026

08/24/2026

A useful reminder, from Masson et al (2018). "There is no credible evidence to justify e-collar use and the use of spray collars or electronic fences for dogs. On the contrary, there are many reasons to never use these devices. Better training options exist, with proven efficacy and low risk."

Reference: Masson, S., de la Vega, S., Gazzano, A., Mariti, C., Pereira, G. D. G., Halsberghe, C., Leyvraz, A.M., McPeake, K. & Schoening, B. (2018). Electronic training devices: discussion on the pros and cons of their use in dogs as a basis for the position statement of the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology (ESVCE). Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 29, 71-75.

08/24/2026

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12/30/2021

What a wonderful post! I completely agree, that's the hardest part of being in the veterinary field.

“Pets, it turns out, also have last wishes before they die, but only known by veterinarians who put old and sick animals to sleep. Twitter user Jesse Dietrich asked a vet what was the most difficult part of his job.

The specialist answered without hesitation that it was the hardest for him to see how old or sick animals look for their owners with the eyes of their owners before going to sleep. The fact is that 90 % of owners don't want to be in a room with a dying animal. People leave so that they don't see their pet leave. But they don't realize that it's in these last moments of life that their pet needs them most.

Veterinarians ask the owners to be close to the animals until the very end. ′′It's inevitable that they die before you. Don't forget that you were the center of their life. Maybe they were just a part of you. But they are also your family. No matter how hard it is, don't leave them.

Dont let them die in a room with a stranger in a place they dont like. It is very painful for veterinarians to see how pets cannot find their owner during the last minutes of their life. They dont understand why the owner left them. After all, they needed their owner’s consolation.

Veterinarians do everything possible to ensure that animals are not so scared, but they are completely strangers to them. Don't be a coward because it's too painful for you. Think about the pet. Endure this pain for the sake of their sake. Be with them until the end.”

- Tricia Mo’orea

Photo credit: Travis Patenaude.

11/13/2021

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10/28/2021

Please share! Let's find this little guy a home.

This pup is looking for a new home. He's an 11 month old Boxer, Border Collie. German Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Staffordshire Terrier Mix (according to his DNA test). He's not neutered yet. He's...

12/31/2020

Meet our newest Stay & Train graduate, Ranger!

Can you name his breed?

11/09/2019

This study's results have been long time coming. I hope to provide supporting and future specific research to this cause. It seeks to find best practices in training our companion and other 'co-earth-habitating' animals. Searching for the most effective way to communicate and cohabitate with the other animals on our planet. 🤓🌍🌎🌏

Any thoughts??

Your dog may be the apple of your eye, but let's be honest: she is an animal, with her own instincts and idiosyncrasies, and there are going to be times when she makes you want to tear your hair out.

01/16/2018

Please join us in celebrating the new near! My team and I are so excited to announce that the new website is live, and the new blog will start soon! I also have an Instagram account starting to look pretty cute . Please feel free to check it out and share with your friends. From our family to yours, Happy New Year! 2018 is going to be the best year YET! 🎆🐕