by diane gibbs | Nov 1, 2016 | newsletter |
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by cindie carter | Sep 1, 2016 | newsletter |
Celebrating Service Dogs! Most people are familiar with guide dogs for the blind, but there are a growing number of other types of service dogs who help people in many ways. These incredible, highly-trained dogs are true heroes, devoted to helping their owners. There...
by hannah wilson | Aug 2, 2016 | Uncategorized |
A Women’s Business Center Success Story Excerpt By Kaitlyn Williams As you drive up to 631 Azalea Road in Mobile, AL your eyes are immediately drawn to the pink and black sign, “Walks and Wags” is proudly displayed in bold-faced letters. Cindie...
by diane gibbs | Jun 25, 2016 | In the News |
By Kaitlyn Williams As you drive up to 631 Azalea Road in Mobile, Alabama your eyes are immediately drawn to the pink and black sign, “Walks and Wags” is proudly displayed in bold-faced letters. Cindie Carter herself walks out with a warm smile, her eyes...
by cindie carter | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Photo by Pete Bellis The dog turns to you (and away from distractions in the environment) the moment he hears his name. We are teaching the dog’s name to mean “look at me.” With practice, the dog’s response to his name will become an automatic, conditioned response....
by cindie carter | Feb 13, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Photo by Mike Baird Giving kisses on command is a favorite dog trick for many people, especially children. It also happens to be one of the easiest tricks to train a dog to do. What You Need Some yummy treats are all that you need to train a dog to give kisses. Peanut...
by cindie carter | Feb 11, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Does your Fido or Fifi have bad breath? Don’t ignore it but pay attention. That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet’s teeth and gums but its internal organs as well. Your pet’s teeth should be checked at least...
by cindie carter | Dec 15, 2015 | health, holiday |
Did you Know? The holidays are all about giving, and we want to give to our dogs as well as to our human friends, and often our animals like nothing better than special food and treats! However, it’s important when sharing special treats that we do so carefully. No...
by cindie carter | Oct 19, 2015 | Uncategorized |
High Five Start by commanding your dog to sit, and reward him with a treat. Next, hold a treat in front of him but slightly out of reach. Repeat the command “high five” while gently tapping one of his feet. Most dogs will raise their foot to paw at the treat in your...
by cindie carter | Aug 20, 2015 | Uncategorized |
When your pets tend to be on exotic side, finding someone to care for them while you are away can be a real challenge. Many of us have friends and family who are comfortable looking after our cats and dogs, but they may not be so keen on handling more unusual pets or...
