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Featured Tips from HSHV's Behavior Specialists

Ask me first, please! - Your dog

Ask me first, please! – Your dog

Have you ever reached towards the head of a dog to offer some petting, only ...
Bringing a new cat home?

Bringing a new cat home?

When we're speaking to adopters or planning for bringing a new cat home, what are ...
Doggone grrreat indoor activities!

Doggone grrreat indoor activities!

On days when our dogs are stuck inside, it’s important to provide physically and mentally ...
5 Steps to a Happy Cat

5 Steps to a Happy Cat

Whether you’re new to living with cats or have had them in your life for ...
Step by Step... Staying Together on Walks

Step by Step… Staying Together on Walks

Taking our dogs for walks is beneficial for many reasons. It allows them to burn ...
Scruffing Cats: The Surprising Truth About This Common Handling Myth

Scruffing Cats: The Surprising Truth About This Common Handling Myth

As with anything in our ever-changing world, we know so much more about training and ...
Deck the Halls, Not the Vet Bills: How to Keep Your Cat Safe for the Holidays

Deck the Halls, Not the Vet Bills: How to Keep Your Cat Safe for the Holidays

With the holidays coming up, there are some special considerations for the beloved felines in ...
Moving with your dog: What to do before, during and after

Moving with your dog: What to do before, during and after

According to U.S census data, the average American moves 11 times in their lifetime. When ...
Can I make my cat a lap cat?

Can I make my cat a lap cat?

One of the first things people ask when they're adopting a new cat is whether ...
The care and handling of a new kitten

The care and handling of a new kitten

With kitten season in full swing, here are some tips to help you and your ...