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Caring for a Dog Who Has Canine Dementia

By Paul Johnson / March 25, 2022
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by Jennifer Barrows Have you noticed changes in your aging dog’s behavior? Are they more anxious than they used to be? Do they seem…

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Re-Homing Your Dog

By Paul Johnson / November 18, 2021
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by Kelly Alver At Our Companions, people often contact us asking for help in finding a new home for their dog. We take these…

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Riding in Cars with Dogs

By Paul Johnson / November 12, 2021
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by Tammy Wunsch When you think about dogs in cars, most people picture eager canines bounding into the car, tails wagging, excited for a…

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Saying Goodbye: Making the Difficult Decision to Euthanize a Beloved Pet

By Paul Johnson / November 10, 2021
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by Jennifer Barrows Our pets are important to us – they offer companionship and comfort and often are considered a member of the family.…

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The Pitter-Patter of Little Feet: Helping Dogs to Safely Interact with Your Toddler

By Paul Johnson / November 10, 2021
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by Tammy Wunsch When you brought your new baby home, you probably worked with your dog to make sure that he would accept this…

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Ticks, Ticks, Everywhere Ticks

By Paul Johnson / November 10, 2021
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by Jennifer Barrows Ticks are having a good year – have you noticed? If you’re like most residents of Connecticut, you probably have seen…

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Helpful Tips for Walking Multiple Dogs

By Paul Johnson / October 27, 2021
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By Jessica Beganski If you have multiple dogs and walk them at the same time, you may have experienced one or all of these…

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Starting Off on the Right Paw: Welcoming Your Newly Adopted Dog the Right Way

By Paul Johnson / October 14, 2021
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By Jessica Beganski Through her work as Our Companions Canine Operations Director, Marie Joyner has witnessed first-hand the transition hundreds of dogs have made…

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My dog tried to bite someone recently. What should I do if she does bite?

By Paul Johnson / October 13, 2021
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by Kelly Alver There are a variety of reasons why a dog may bite. The dog could be in pain, feels threatened, wants to…

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Who is Taking Care of Me? Ensuring the well-being of your pet when you are away

By Paul Johnson / October 13, 2021
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by Jennifer Barrows It’s every pet owner’s nightmare. How many of us leave our animal companions in the care of a pet sitter and…

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