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Did you know that spaying and neutering can increase your pet’s lifespan? Not only does it help to prevent things such as cancer and deadly infections, but it limits roaming behaviors which can increase the risk of injury via vehicle, predators, and more.

Don’t forget to reward good behavior! Is your dog chilling with you quietly? Give them a treat! We want to reward our pups for good decisions as no one likes to hear the word “no” all the time.

Both The Humane Society of the United States and the United States Department of Agriculture agree that chaining or tethering a dog is inhumane and leads to psychological and physical damage to the dog and to humans.

Plastic bowls can harbor bacteria that can make you and your pet sick because they cannot be fully sanitized. Bacteria from pet food bowls that go unwashed can affect humans and increase the risk of gastrointestinal illness.

Make sure you're following these 5 tips to keep your animals safe in the car!

Did you know there's a proper way to hold the leash for both your safety and your pets'? We hope these photos by Simpatico Dog Training help! Step 1. Run the leash between your thumb and first finger. Step 2. Pull the longer end of the leash between your first and middle finger. Step 3. Grip the long end of the leash with your remaining fingers- it will come out at the pinky end of your palm. Why is this the preferred method? It lowers the likelihood of wrist injuries, avoids