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Ridgewood NJ, as we start to close out 2021, Trupanion – the leader in medical insurance for cats & dogs – surveyed its database of more than 650,000 insured pets for the most popular cat and dog names of 2021.
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Ridgewood NJ, resident Boyd Loving took some scenic shots of fall colors on Dunham Trail in Ridgewood . Dunham Trail is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located in Ridgewood, that features a waterfall and is good for all hiking skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, bird watching, and road biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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by Jennifer Leach
Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC
Ridgewood NJ, this has been National Adoption Week for pets, and by now, thousands of dogs and cats might have new homes in the hearts of many thousands of people. But as the holidays approach, scammers know that families are hearing about their kids’ NEED for a dog or cat. And scammers are ready to take advantage by offering up that perfect pet — for a fee. You’ll find ads offering litters of puppies, especially, on websites and listservs online. But once you pay, your supposed pet and the “breeder” will vanish, along with your cash. Here are ways to spot those puppy and pet scammers and stop them in their tracks.
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Trenton NJ, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan joined Trooper I Matthew Cocking and his K-9 partner, Creed, at the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Annual Awards Banquet where they were honored for assisting with the arrest of a knife-wielding subject.
Small dog breeds are very demanding of attention and can become quite nippy if bored or neglected. They need constant companionship and love to follow their owners around the house. They are mostly active breeds needing regular exercise which owners should make sure is received in the form of walks or playtime each day.
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We’re often looking for a companion in our lives in the form of a partner, but it’s important that you realize that having a dog is just as effective. Dogs have been used for therapy in many cases successfully, and specific breeds are used for this very cause. It is incredible how much good company can positively affect your life, especially if that company is a fluffy dog. It is known that people who suffer from illnesses and are going through medical treatments, older people, and people with physical or mental disabilities can benefit from a therapy dog. Therapy dogs are well-trained dogs that provide their owners comfort, affection, and calmness whenever they are panicking or having a rough moment. They are there to fully offer support to their owners. Therapy dogs are helpful to anyone, regardless of their age or condition. Here are a few breeds that make for good therapy dogs.
Continue reading What Dog Breeds Are Good Therapy Dogs: Find Out Here
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Ridgewood NJ, Take Your Dog to Work Day is this Friday, June 25.
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American Bulldogs have been known as highly aggressive due to their ancestors that were used in dog fights. Their bulky and muscular physique also show these dogs aren’t always cute. Luckily, this breed has many positive traits that can overcome the not-so-bright opinions about these pups.
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Ridgewood NJ, Lately there have been articles in local newspapers, including the NY Times, about the perils of unleashed dogs. Owners who walk a dog without a leash are not really walking the dog – they are walking WITH their dog – and they have virtually zero control over the animal. The arrogant dog-owner who claims to have full control over his animal is full of it – and you know what we mean by “it.” Animals, like humans, have minds of their own, and their instinct to run and/or attack can be triggered by all sorts of stimuli. A “friendly” family pet can run up to a stranger and knock her down without meaning to, can attack a leashed dog who for whatever reason seemed attack-worthy, can dash across the street after a squirrel and be struck by a car (causing death to the dog and anguish for the driver) and numerous other completely unnecessary scenarios. Unleashed dogs defecate wherever they please, such as on the lawns of people with little children. In Ridgewood, and most surrounding communities, there is a leash law. Yes, a law. That applies to you, and you, and you. Interestingly in the Saturday Record there is a photo of a Ridgewood couple at Campgaw snow-shoeing with a dog, and not a leash in sight. Yes, it is a law at Campgaw to have your dogs leashed. If you want your dog to run freely, which surely is a wonderful thrill for a dog, let him do so in your own fenced property, or at a designated dog-park.
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Ridgewood NJ, one of the most common pet medical insurance claims around Valentine’s Day is chocolate ingestion. In fact, According to Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs, chocolate made up 70% of toxicity-related claims in the weeks surrounding Valentine’s Day over the last five years.
Owning a dog is fantastic, the companionship and unconditional love they provide is second to none. Dogs truly are a person’s best friend, they are there through thick and thin. Of course, getting a dog is no short-term commitment you are looking at 15+ years, but making the decision to get a dog or puppy that is to be part of your life is the easy part. Choosing a dog is one of the hardest things you will have to do.
If you are a dog owner, you probably want to find numerous ways to keep your dog happy. Apart from giving you company, it has also proven useful in your playful sessions, and even protects you around strangers. Therefore, it is ideal to find an excellent gift to help you show the much needed tender love and care for your dog.
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