Diane Hamilton Photography is conducting an “Exotic Pet Model Search” from now until April 30 in which the pet owner will get a free mini-session for their pet (not a dog or cat) and one owner. The families will have the opportunity to select prints or other unique artwork of their pets and a […]
When it comes to dog barking, Bark Busters trainer Mary Garrison says pet owners have their own preferences. “If you want your dog to notify you when someone comes to the door, that’s fine, but there’s a time and place, and you should be able to stop barking quickly,” Garrison says. Controlling your dog’s woofs […]
What’s the ultimate gift that kids beg for every year? A pet. Most often a puppy, but really anything cute and cuddly seems to do the trick. If this was the big year you finally caved and got that new puppy, there are a few things to note. Whether it’s a shelter dog or […]
The task of finding a new pet for your home can be overwhelming. There are so many places to go to pick your new member of the family. How do you know where to go and how to find the right pet? Animal shelters, in particular no-kill shelters, have been popping up across suburban Chicago […]
Before you pack up the car or book flights for your next vacation, don’t forget about the most loyal member of your family – your dog. A road trip can be a great adventure for the whole family, including dogs. But, before you hit the road, dog and cat behavior consultant and WLS Radio […]
Summer has finally (finally!) arrived, and that means some QT outdoors with your dog. Here are the hot spots where you and your four-legged friend can get some exercise and a breath of fresh air. Parks Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area: Lake County Forest Preserves Waukegan Road (Route 43) south of Old Mill Road and […]
Kennels and Boarding Facilities in Chicago’s Northern Suburbs Even if you don’t own a boarder collie you have to board the collie when you head out for spring break, summer vacation or next winter’s family get-away. If you don’t want to end up in the doghouse, here are some questions you should ask, and […]
My friend Debbie talks about Bob a lot. On our early morning runs, she’ll ponder what he might be doing at any given moment. Is he sleeping in? Is he watching TV? Is he eating? Or she’ll talk about taking him sailing. Or she’ll mention that she needs to get him new shoes. It […]
Want your hound to be dressed to the canines? Would you like your kitty to be the cat’s meow? Looking for a pet gift for the winter holidays? Fashion for Rover and KitKat is a multimillion-dollar-a-year industry in the United States and, increasingly, we are buying coats to cover our pets’ coats and booties […]
We moved to Highland Park two years ago, and people often ask why. Our dog, we say. They nod with understanding. Bagel, you see, loves to sit perched in the window watching for the neighbors and their dogs to walk by. He also adores chasing a tennis ball around the yard or in the […]
