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Are you having trouble training your furry friend? Is it hard to communicate what you expect of him or her? Dog obedience school in Beaverton can transform how you interact with your dog. Through positive reinforcement techniques, certified professionals can help reshape your relationship so that communication is easy and effective.
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Ridgewood NJ, having a pet, and renting a property, poses challenges. Landlords are often reluctant to allow them – barking, shredded cushions, scratched furniture being some of the reasons. But figures show that 86 million households own a pet – and also that 1 in 3 of them rent. Ergo, this must mean that there are a lot of renters out there who live with their pet in someone else’s property – but how many of them have actually declared them to their landlord?
Continue reading Paws & Property: Over 139k Pets Living Illegally in Rented Homes Across New Jersey
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Newark NJ, Newark Liberty International Airport recently hosted 170 puppies and more than 200 volunteers in Terminal C as part of a special program to train the next generation of puppies for their future roles as guide dogs to assist visually impaired travelers in navigating through airports. The Port Authority, along with representatives from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration and United Airlines, teamed with volunteers from The Seeing Eye®, a New Jersey-based national non-profit organization that helps blind and visually impaired people achieve enhanced independence and mobility through the use of guide dogs, for two trainings on May 6 and 13.
Continue reading NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WELCOMES 170 DOGS
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Ridgewood NJ, Annual Dog License Registration/Renewals – Deadline June 30, 2023 – Dogs 7 months or older must be licensed. Dog license renewals have been sent out via email. Register before June 30th to avoid the late fee. Please contact the Health Department for more information.
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Dr. Sarah Nold, staff veterinarian at Trupanion
Ridgewood NJ, as roads become more congested and airports more crowded, holiday travel is officially upon us.With that in mind, Trupanion – a leader in medical insurance for pets – is sharing 7 expert tips from staff veterinarian Dr. Sarah Nold on how to best travel with your furry friend so everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday.
Continue reading 7 Expert tips on bringing your pet along for the ride!
Pets are members of the family, and just like human family members, owners want to make sure they have everything they need to lead happy and healthy lives. That means providing them with food, water, shelter, and of course, the proper equipment.
Here are some great ways to find useful equipment for your pet, whether you take them for a walk or on a road trip.
Continue reading Great Ways To Find Useful Equipment For Your Pet
If your pet has a pre-existing condition, you may be wondering if pet insurance can help cover the costs of treatment. You might also be surprised to learn that the answer is yes! Keep reading to learn more about pet insurance that covers pre existing conditions and how to find a plan that fits your needs.
Continue reading How Pet Insurance Helps Cover the Costs of Treating a Pre-Existing Condition
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Ridgewood NJ, dogs love us unconditionally, but how well do our local communities reciprocate that devotion to our BFFs (Best Furry Friends)?
To mark National Dog Day on Aug. 26, LawnStarter sniffed out 2022’s Best Cities for Dog Lovers.
LawnStarter measured the puppy love in nearly 175 of the biggest U.S. cities based on 24 key indicators of dog-friendliness, such as housing, services, and care. We also looked at pawlicy favorability, access to pup-welcoming businesses, and affordability.
Check out the 10 leaders of the pack (and the 10 runts of the litter) below, followed by some highlights and lowlights from their report. (Click here to see where your city ranks and for surprising findings.)
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Ridgewood NJ, National Dog Day is this Friday (August 26), and in advance of this day celebrating our loyal companions, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, has released its anticipated list of most popular dog names and breeds for 2022.
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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday May 25th a 26-year-old Teaneck man was arrested by Hackensack Police Department on charges of aggravated assault after an altercation involving a gun, a bat and a dog in the area of Washington Avenue .
Have you decided that it’s time for a dog? Have you discussed this with your family? Are you looking for a puppy to keep as a companion? You might have heard of so many breeds, which can confuse you. The first question you need to ask yourself when intending to buy a dog is which breed to settle for. Statistics show that French bulldogs are among the most common dog breeds globally.
Continue reading What You Need to Know About Mini French Bulldogs
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Ridgewood NJ, Dogs must be on a leash, no longer than six feet in length, in the following Village parks: Citizens Park, Twinney Pond Park, Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Leuning Park, Kings Pond Park, Veterans Memorial Park walking or jogging path, Irene Habernickel Family Park paved walking or jogging paths and on the trails, Schedler Property, Dunham Trail (open space area from Grove Street to Spring Avenue), Grove Park, Gypsy Pond Park (south of the Lakeview Compost Facility) and North Road Park.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Leash Law : No longer than six feet in length
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Ridgewood NJ, at Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, we wanted to know what names our new little four legged friends across the country would come running to.
Continue reading National Puppy Day is this Wednesday, March 23rd
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Ridgewood NJ, with cold weather hitting the East Coast and other parts of the US, it’s important for everyone to take the necessary precautions to stay safe – including your pets.
Continue reading 5 Essential Tips to Protect your Pet from Harsh Winter Weather
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Ridgewood NJ, the holidays, along with all of its festive decorations, provides additional chewing opportunities for our furry friends – and potential emergency visits to the veterinarian. So as we all start to deck the halls this holiday season, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats & dogs, offers up these 5 tips to enjoy a safe and festive holiday with your pet.
Continue reading 5 Essential Tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday with your Pet
