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AGGRESSION can begin to develop…..

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

Between 9-12 months is when you may see signs of aggression in a puppy.This is due to the beginning of sexual maturity,along with the hormones.There is another phase you may see aggression come out again. During the 18 month ( late adolescence) you may notice more assertion,independence,and aggression.By two years of age most dogs will have shown their full extent…

Afraid your puppy may run away?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

I am worried that my puppy may run off someday what can I do? Aunt Penny says… Pay attention to whether the puppy is acting differently, whether she seems oblivious to you and ready to run.If you feel she is getting newly emboldened put her on a long line until she settles back down again,even if its a few days…

Puppies- Instinct to run off

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

During the 4-8 month age most puppies develop the urge to take off from you. They want to explore and become “deaf” and “blind” to your calls to return.This happens to even the best trained puppies! This “phase” can last a few days or a month.It’s just a normal part of growing up and an important part of canine development.The…

DOGS and STORKS next class March 3 2012

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Aunt Penny ~ 1 Comments

Dogs and Storks is an international program that helps expecting families with dogs get ready for life with baby. We offer positive, practical, and fun solutions to challenges that often arise when a family with a dog adds a new baby to the household. Please bring folder and pen. If you would like this class held at your HOSPITAL or OB/GYN clinic…

Soothing MUSIC for your PETS for the Holidays

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

The Music My Pet Holiday Treats CD: Soothing Holiday Music to Help Your Pet Relax! http://www.petproductadvisor.com Enjoy these holiday classics, beautifully orchestrated by Baby Einstein’s Tom Nazziola, the man behind the award-winning Music My Pet relaxation CD. On Holiday Treats, Nazziola gives everyone’s favorite holiday melodies a twist. Using the findings of recent pet anxiety studies, these songs are specifically…

PUPPY PLAY DATE OCT 23rd

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

Aunt Penny is hosting a puppy playdate! Socialization is very important for puppies and we need to make sure they have resources to get it! BRING your puppy play with other puppies and learn more ways to socialize your pup! We have a 6 pup limit per playdate. Next playdate- Oct 23 2011 3:30-5pm Location- 119 Aquillin Court Irwin,Pa. 15642…

PET COSTUME CONTEST MALL AT ROBINSON TONIGHT

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

Hi fur parents! Tonight is the annual Western Pa. Humane Society Pet Costume contest! Fawn and Journee will be there! Fawn is entered under funniest and together they are entered under Group theme. Enter your pets or come out and cheer for Fawn and Journee!!! Location- Mall At Robinson Time 7-9pm Register at the Western Pa Humane society website $20…

SCAREDY CATS… OH MY!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

Lets talk about how to calm down our scaredy cats Locations- First try to figure out where the cat likes to hang out. There is where you want to START the calming and bonding actions that so your cat starts off as comfortable as possible and learns that human attention is something she MAY want to open up to! Ways…

Dog WALK for breast cancer- Sunday Oct 2nd Hartwood acreas

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

Join a lot of PINK POOCHES for the third annual Susan B. Komen DOG WALK. Time 9am for walkers. Lots of booths and fun doggie contests .The route is all paved so no worries about mud! Location Hartwood Acreas Dress warm and remember to Pink up your Pooches! http://www.komenpittsburgh.org/ Tailwags! Aunt Penny www.myauntpenny.com

How to introduce a dog and a new cat

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Aunt Penny ~ 0 Comments

Dogs and cats have one special thing in common.. their noses! They love to investigate their world thru their sense of smell. So today we will talk about how to prepare the meeting BEFORE we put the animals together. What you need: Tube socks your hand baby gates Use the baby gates to keep the dog and cat separate until…