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I just adopted a 1-year-old male collie mix from the Animal Service League and he jumps and nips a lot. Aside from reprimanding him, what can we do? He also chews everything he can to the point of destruction.
Funny feisty ferrets

Ferrets are members of the Mustelidae family. As such, they are most closely related to animals like mink, otter, skunks and badgers. Captive ferrets are also related to the endangered black-footed ferret, which makes its home on the prairies of North America.

New tricks in the classroom
Students learn that man’s best friend is also a very good listener.

When reading time comes, Bailey lays out five books and lets his friend Riggs choose the story of the day. Whatever tale Riggs, a black Lab, sniffs first is the winner. Bailey and the other kids settle onto the blankets, each with a dog, and read away to their furry listeners.

If Alex stops reading, Casey, a yellow Lab, picks his head up as if to say, “Huh?” Alex reassures him he won’t stop reading, and Casey wags his tail.

How do I make healthy choices for my dog?

“What’s the best food for my dog?”

This is the most common question we hear from our dog food customers. And while they have every right to expect expert advice from their dog food provider, I sense a little surprise when they get our standard response; “It depends.”

What do we know about the dog? Factors like age, life stage, allergies, breed, activity level, preference, recent changes in eating habits or environment can be significant factors in choosing the right food for your dog.

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