Dog Trainer Graduate Profile: Success and Disaster
Ashley Rendon is an ABC Certified Dog Trainer who focuses her professional efforts on public service. After making the most of her MyCAA benefits, she now works for the Red Cross, where, among a great many other responsibilities, she educates pet owners about how to include their Furry Friends in disaster preparedness planning. When necessary, she also helps those pet owners rebuild stability for their pets in the aftermath. Continue reading
Rescue Shelter Success Stories
One of our students, Russ Gaylor, recently sent us the most extraordinary story of his volunteer training success at a local pet shelter. He reports on the challenges he faced with each dog, the strategies he used, and each dog’s fate. Continue reading
Bad Dog Habits: Curing “Faux Paws”
The h
olidays are done and now you find yourself with a new dog. How is your new Furry Friend fitting in as a member of your family? Continue reading
Animal Behavior College Success: Angie Ade
Staying strong when life throws you gigantic curves can be a tall order. This is what makes the story of ABC Certified Dog Trainer Angie Ade truly unique: sleeping in her van and with the help of friends Continue reading
Introducing A New Pet to Your Existing Pack
Thinking of bringing home a new Furry Friend to be a member of your existing pet family? Just a little preparation and pre-planning can go a long way towards keeping the peace in the pack! Continue reading
Craving Companionship: A Dog “Starter Kit”
You’ve mulled and deliberated and made the decision: time to get your first dog. CONGRATULATIONS! Years of joy, love and fun await. This guide is intended to help you make a small handful of important decisions that can make all the difference in adopting the right dog for your specific situation. Continue reading
Five Pet Tips for Roadtripping
With December comes holiday roadtrips. If you’re like most people, odds are that you want to bring your Furry Friends along with you if at all possible. Do you know how to prepare your pet for a long ride in the car? Let Animal Behavior College help. Continue reading
Five Steps Towards Better Doggie Citizenship
Bad canine citizens can be good and good canine citizens can be better. We’ve got five solid dog training and pet grooming tips to help your Furry Friend improve in ways that actually matter! Continue reading
Ten Big Chunks o’ Pet Travel Advice!
People are traveling far and wide this time of year with trips ranging from supply runs to the market (more cranberry sauce!) to cross-country plane, train and/or automobile adventures. Like to bring your Furry Friend along? You can with just a little planning… and everyone will be better off for it! Continue reading
“Talking Turkey:” ABC’s Top 5 Pet Holiday Safety Tips
ABC Founder and CEO Steve Appelbaum helps get your Furry Friend safely and comfortably through the holiday season!