PET-FRIENDLY AIRPORT ASSETS CREATE A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR TRAVELERS WITH SERVICE DOGS THU, 12 NOV 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO The holiday season is upon us, which means air travel across the country is about to shoot sky-high, no pun intended. As exciting as jetting off on a plane is, whether to visit home or a…
BUILDING AWARENESS ABOUT NATIONAL PET DIABETES MONTH TUE, 03 NOV 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO Diabetes is an enduring disease that has persisted through time, but in recent years there has been an increase in diagnoses. Many people may know diabetes as a metabolic disease, the body’s inadequate production or inability to use insulin. Diabetes in…
HELP YOUR DOG ADAPT TO THE FALL SEASON THU, 22 OCT 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO The falling leaves, cooler weather and crisper air are some signifiers of the fall season, but when Halloween comes around, you know that autumn’s in full swing. Aside from pumpkin patches popping up and weather changing, November is a turning…
HOW TO RUN A FIRE-RESISTANT CAMPGROUND MON, 12 OCT 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO If you love spending time outdoors, meeting people from different backgrounds, and taking responsibility to complete tasks, it’s likely that you’re a campground manager. If not, then you might have a strong interest in becoming one. Campground managers, like more corporate managers,…
HOW TO HAVE A SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN WITH YOUR DOG TUE, 06 OCT 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO While trick-or-treating is often reserved for children, many families are now including their dogs in the festivities. Trick-or-treating can be an exciting time for the whole family, but for our furry friends, there are some extra steps…
CARE FOR THE DOG THAT CARES FOR YOU MON, 28 SEP 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO Aside from your everyday, rambunctious household poodles and shih tzus, there exists a special canine breed: service dogs. Service and guide dogs perform tasks for individuals that need assistance doing routine tasks—service and guide dogs are primarily seen as extensions…
BECOMING A PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY: A CHECKLIST FOR PROPERTY-MANAGERS WED, 16 SEP 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO As a property manager, welcoming pets into your community could just be the business boost you’ve been looking for. Over three quarters of renters own pets, and making your community open to four-legged family members could encourage this segment of…
TREATING YOUR DOG FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES TUE, 08 SEP 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO It’s almost time for crisp air and crunchy leaves, not to mention cooler autumn weather. With the changing of the seasons also comes a perennial downer: allergy season. While you think you may be suffering the worst with watery eyes and constant…
HOUSE TRAINING YOUR PUPPY: ‘DOOS’ AND DON’TS FOR NEW PET PARENTS WED, 26 AUG 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO Bringing home a warm, cuddly new playmate can be a big cause for excitement and joy in any household. A puppy can liven up any room it enters, and put a big smile on the faces of…
BACK TO SCHOOL: 3 TIPS FOR FINDING A DOG-FRIENDLY COLLEGE APARTMENT MON, 17 AUG 2015 BY LINDA ROSADO While most dorms and on-campus housing only allow service animals to reside with students, there are usually plenty of off-campus options catering to young pet parents wishing to bring their furry loved ones along for the college…