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dog

March 27, 2019

Destructive Chewing

Chewing is essential for maintaining the health of your dog's teeth, jaws, and gums. Puppies especially have a strong need to chew to relieve the

Category iconBehavioral Resources Tag iconbehavior_training,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy

December 5, 2018

Hazards in the Home

Make your home a safer place for your pets by keeping them away from the following hazardous household items, plants, foods, objects, and trouble

Category iconWellness Tag iconcat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy,  wellness

November 27, 2018

Demodectic Mange

Demodectic mange (also known as red mange, follicular mange, or puppy mange) is a skin disease that Friends For Life sees most often in young

Category iconWellness Tag icondog,  puppy,  wellness

September 5, 2018

Houston Grooming Facilities

We’ve collected a list of the grooming facilities we recommend in the Houston area. Click here to download the full list.

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconcat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy

dog adoption

August 21, 2018

The First Two Weeks with Your Dog

We’ve found that many people can avoid some of the unwanted behaviors we mind in so many of our rescued animals by following some simple settling in

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy

August 14, 2018

Introducing Your New Cat to Family Dogs

You have decided to add a cat to your family and want to know how to introduce your dog to your new cat. Prior to adopting a new cat, you should

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy

July 4, 2018

Before You Get Your Puppy

While bringing a new puppy home is exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. Dr. Ian Dunbar’s book outlines common, predictable puppy problems and

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy

June 30, 2018

Maddi Had Faith

Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems. Gever Tulley Two truckers on a long-haul

Category iconBlog,  Success Stories Tag iconbehavior_training,  dog

June 26, 2018

After You Get Your Puppy

Our Behavior team equips each new puppy parent with this book to give them a comprehensive overview of their puppy, including: The final chapter

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy

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