We need to start letting our dogs be dogs — For many of us (I hope the majority), our pets are part of the family. We care for them as much as we do for our children. Many dogs I know have better lifestyles than I have. …

Practicing safe encounters with dogs can help us encourage puppy social skills. — Meeting a dog for the first time can be the most exciting event of any day. But having to ignore him because he is a working dog, is in training, or is too excited feels like a mortal sin for any pet lover. I frequently encounter dog owners coming to…

Introducing our new dog training tips series. — Getting a new puppy can be a significant source of stress and confusion, especially for first-time dog owners. Adopting a new pet implies new expenses, new skills to learn, and a huge but very rewarding responsibility. Training starts when we decide to adopt a pet, we train ourselves on how…

Your weekly dose of pet love. — Animals have the ability to be one of the most potent sources of inspiration. Thanks to them, we can fight against depression, anxiety, or even a hard day at work. …

Prompt —What is your present relationship with the concept of change? — Change, I can't say I'm the most resilient person when it comes to change. I believe resiliency is a daily commitment and is firmly attached to our attitude and awareness. We experience change every day, and everyone's reaction is different, from a new white hair on our head, a new…

Is eating grass a dangerous behavior for a dog? — Dogs are always full of surprises and can be a handful. We never know what new thing they will come up with. This weekend I heard a pet parent say, "I think my dog believes he is a goat; he is always eating grass." …

Your weekly dose of pet love. — Another week has come to an end, leaving us with many memories and experiences, experiences that I hope had been of learning and growth to all. As February ends, a new month approaches filled with possibilities and opportunities to help us achieve our goals. If you reached your goals, met…

Your weekly dose of pet love. — Greetings, my fellow pet parents and animal lovers; this has been an exciting week full of new experiences. I had the honor of meeting new writers and pet health professionals. As I have said before, Pet Talks is an animal\pet community that focuses on raising awareness and promoting learning. You…

A place to share, learn and promote a healthy life for our pets. — Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels I started Pet Talks to create a place of knowledge and advocate for animals’ welfare. As pet parents, we know how important it is to keep our pets safe and healthy and how expensive it could be if we don’t practice prevention. Our goal…