Daily Archives: April 4, 2015

winter safety for dogs — Cold weather can make people feel down, unmotivated, and depressed. It can do the same thing for dogs. The “winter blues” or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a real problem for dogs. The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, a leading veterinary charity in the UK, conducted a study on […]

Tackling Cold Weather Blues with Doggy Daycare in Beverly

4 Apr, 2015 in Pet Health / Uncategorized by Nancy DeFazio-Beaupere

lizzie dingos dog care — by Dylan Gerard Climbing over snowbanks while leading two dogs full of energy out to the play yard may seem like a challenging task for some. For CCAP Student Lizzy Leverone however, it is just another joyful day at work. Since last August, Leverone has been a student in the […]

CCAP Student Turns Passion into Employment

4 Apr, 2015 in Dingo's Staff / Dingos in the News by Nancy DeFazio-Beaupere

Jenn and Tucker! — According to a University of Florida study, dogs stayed in place three times longer when owners used petting as a reward compared to when they were only given verbal praise. Physical contact via nuzzling, cuddling and licking is a language dogs use to communicate with one another, so researchers say, […]

It’s Not Just What You Say, It’s How You Say ...

4 Apr, 2015 in musings / Uncategorized by Nancy DeFazio-Beaupere