For more information, click on a topic below!

Behavioral Problems in Dogs

• How to Handle Separation Anxiety
• Separation Anxiety Book Recommendation: I'll Be Home Soon by Patricia McConnell
• Potty Training Resources
• Destructive Chewing
• Resource Guarding
• Resource Guarding Book Recommendation: Mine by Jean Donaldson
• Easy Training to Impliment: Nothing In Life Is Free

Behavioral Problems in Cats

• Destructive Scratching
• Helping to Solve Litter Box Issues

Pet Health

• Dr. Karen Becker's Blog on All Things Pet Health
• Myths & Facts About Spaying and Neutering
• Controlling (and preventing) your Pets Food Allergies
• Hot Spots/Skin Issues: Information here and here
• Flaky Skin in Dogs & Cats
• Vaccinations
• Toxic plants
• Whole Dog Journal - one of the best resources on nutrition, training, and pet health!
  This monthly publication is available at L&R, or you can subscribe online!

Local Resources

• Leash-free dog parks and nature areas around Columbia
• Columbia Canine Sports Center and Dog Training
• Four Seasons Pet Services
• South Paw Acres Interactive Boarding & Doggie Day Care

Entertainment

• The Bark Magazine
• Modern Dog Magazine
• Cat vs. Human
• Dog Cartoons at Draw The Dog

New Addition

• Looking to add a four-legged family member to the family? Rescue your next pet! Visit Petfinder to see some of the wonderful pets looking for their new homes!
• Babies & Beasts - Preparing Your Pet During Pregnancy
• Babies & Beasts - After the Baby Arrives

Adopt a Pet!

• www.petfinder.com
• Bright Beginnings Rescue
• Broken Hearts, Mended Souls
• Central Missouri Humane Society
• Columbia Second Chance
• Dogs Deserve Better
• Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary
• Hearts United for Animals
• Project Precious Paws
• Mid-America Boston Terrier Rescue
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue of America
• Prisoners of Greed - a Look at Puppymills

Nutrition Information

• The Best & Worst Foods for your Pets, by Dr. Karen Becker
• Have a Giant Breed Puppy? Tips on choosing a food appropriate for them
• Foods to avoid or restrict
• Importance of moisture in your pet's food
• How to store and serve raw food
• Transitioning over to a raw food
• DogAware.com: Diet & Health Info For Man’s Best Friend Dog Food Advisor
• Feeding Your Cat: Know the Basics of Feline Nutrition
• The Truth About Pet Food