Tag Archives: behavior

Welcoming Your Adopted Dog Into Your Home

So you’ve adopted a new dog and he’s coming home with you this afternoon. What next? We have some advice from Donna Iovanni , CPDT Behavior Counselor at the Animal Rescue League of Boston about how to welcome your new adopted dog … Continue reading

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Sniffing For Fun

We continue National Train Your Dog Month with some fun training tips from one of our expert dog trainers, Cheryl Oelschlagel, CPDT-KA, who teaches a dog training class called “Sniffing For Fun.” There are so many fun things you can train your dog to do … Continue reading

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January is ‘National Train Your Dog Month’

Here are 5 Benefits of Training your Dog from Kim Melanson CPDT-KA Behavior Counselor at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Freedom:  A well behaved dog can have an enriching life by spending more time with his family.  He can … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners

So you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution for yourself, but have you thought about making a resolution specific to your pet? Here are 7 resolutions for pet lovers for 2013, because our four-legged companions always deserve a little more love! … Continue reading

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Feline Focus Sneak Peek: Mondays at the League

As some of you may know, the League is closed on Mondays, but have you ever wondered why? Today’s Feline Focus is going to give you a sneak peak into Mondays at the our Boston Adoption Center. Mondays go to … Continue reading

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Feline Focus: How to Train Your Cat to ‘Sit’

Training isn’t just for the dogs! When you teach your cat a “trick,” you are teaching her/him good manners and self-control, as well as providing ever-important mental stimulation. There is no end to what a cat can learn, but for … Continue reading

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