Where do I start? Let’s go back to the beginning. I became a volunteer puppy raiser in 2006. Since then I’ve raised 16 service dog…

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Is your dog going through a ruff time? Dog owners are being asked to lookout for signs their four-legged friend is suffering from canine depression. Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University discovered that dogs can experience the chemical and hormonal changes that bring about depression and anxiety in humans. Unfortunately, dog s can’t talk or communicate their inner feelings with their humans, so dog owners should be on the lookout for signs their four-legged friend is suffering from depression. How to tell if your dog is depressed, many symptoms of cine depression could also be linked to chronic pain and poor health, so if you notice your dog has multiple symptoms, call your vet to first rule out […]

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