Celebrating Thanksgiving with your dog and family
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and perhaps your relatives have already invaded – er – arrived. I have always been an animal lover, but it is by no means a...
View ArticleSports help dog, owner develop strong bonds
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com One of the smartest things I ever did was to get into dog sports. I’m naturally a competitive person, so that was a draw, but mostly it was about developing a strong...
View ArticleChewing is natural as puppies learn, grow
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com We’re beginning to see lots of new puppies, no doubt the result of Santa granting the wishes of many children at Christmas. Along with all the fun that raising a...
View ArticleMethods can help take the fear of vet visits for pets
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com Many animal lovers across the nation know exactly who Dr. Marty Becker, DVM, is. An author of more than 20 pet-related books, the resident veterinary contributor on...
View ArticleTaking proper care of a new family pet
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com Did the Easter Bunny hop on over and deliver more than just chocolate to your house this year? Did he leave a little furry critter behind? Spring is baby animal...
View ArticleManagement is solution to help dogs get along
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com Ken and Susan contacted me recently concerning the escalating tensions among their three terriers living in the house. All lovely and outstanding personalities and...
View ArticleStopping excited pet from peeing means changing behavior pattern
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com Q. Ginger is a 4-year-old, overly excited and nervous terrier mix. When I come home, or someone comes to my house, she will pee. It seems she will deliberately pee...
View ArticleKeeping your dog safe during summer months
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com Summer is here, and that means longer days, warmer temperatures and – hopefully – more time available to spend with your dog. It also means looking at your pet’s...
View ArticleTraining puppy to walk with leash takes patience
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com Q. I have a puppy who will not walk on a leash. Each time I try to walk her, she just lays down and won’t move. Any suggestions? Dawn A. You bet, Dawn! The best...
View ArticleMeeting strangers can bring out the growls
By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com Q. When walking Jonas, my shepherd mix, we sometimes meet people who want to pet him. Sometimes he is OK with a stranger petting him, but sometimes he growls....
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