By Nicole Etolen How smart are dogs? If you ask any canine parent, they’ll tell you “pretty darn clever!” Of course, like parents of human kids, pet parents are prone to exaggeration, so you might have a hard time taking their word for it. Turns out you don’t have to! Scientists have spent generations trying to answer this question. Read on to find out what they’ve … [Read more...]
April 30, 2019 – National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day – How to Prepare for Your First Rescue Pet
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day By Audrey Pavia Have you ever wished you could help all the homeless dogs and cats in the world? Since you are just one person, it’s impossible to save them all. However, you can make a huge difference in the life of at least one animal by adopting a shelter pet. April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which has been set aside to … [Read more...]
Andis Scholarship Winner 2019
Andis Awards Animal Behavior College Dog Groomer Scholarship Amy Ganos knew what she wanted – a career grooming dogs and owning a business. But financial hurdles got in the way of her enrolling in a dog-groomer program. When Andis Company sponsored a social media contest last year and awarded the Tucson, Arizona resident a full scholarship to Animal Behavior College’s … [Read more...]
Dog Grooming: The Perfect Job for Stay-at-Home Parents
A Work-From-Home Job You’ll Love Being a stay-at-home parent is a choice made with careful thought and love. You want to be available for your kids at any time they might need you, and staying home is often the best way to achieve that. Some parents who choose this lifestyle might be interested in a work-from-home job to add more variety to their lives. However, finding a … [Read more...]
Veterinary Assistant Certification: The First Step Toward a Career in Animal Medicine
Becoming a Certified Vet Assistant Has Its Benefits High school graduation season has come to a close, and many new grads are thinking about what is next. Additionally, those already in the workforce are looking to make a career change that is a little more in line with their passions. For the animal lovers among both groups, a career helping animals is probably on their … [Read more...]
Can Cats Be Trained?
How Cat Trainers are Saving Feline Lives Most people believe that a cat’s behavior and personality are just the result of a lottery, and you either win or lose. When a cat’s behavior becomes too aggressive or destructive, an owner, at best, might learn to deal with it. At worst, she might abandon her cat at the nearest animal shelter. When dogs exhibit aggressive or … [Read more...]
Online Classes: An Easy Way to Gain Pet Career Skills
Online Classes Make It Easy to Switch Careers You want a career working with animals. As it turns out, this is a smart choice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the animal care industry is expected to have above average growth of 11 percent from 2014 to 2024. It’s also an industry not limited geographically because pet ownership isn’t exclusive to a … [Read more...]
Is a Dog Trainer Certification Worth It?
Why Certification is Important for Dog Trainers You love training your dog. Not only do you get to spend time with him, but you also have the best behaved dog of anyone you know. You’ve even had some success helping your friends train their dogs. Your life matches the description of a dog trainer! You believe this might be a great career path for you. What is your next … [Read more...]