All posts by Eric Forrest

  • Mill Dog Monthly from Bailing Out Benji- January 2016

    If you’re a follower of Bailing Out Benji, an Ames, IA non-profit that educates on and advocates for companion animal issues, you’ll love to read “Mill Dog Monthly,” a newsletter highlighting all things BoB and Puppy Mill...

    • Posted February 1, 2016
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  • Rescues team up to rescue Dachshunds from breeder

    When a rescue is suddenly tasked with caring for 41 unexpected dogs, things get seriously busy. “It’s been insane,” says Nebraska Dachshund Rescue’s Foster Director, Julie Siebler. A breeder in Arkansas personally contacted Nebraska Dachshund Rescue (NDR)...

    • Posted January 27, 2016
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  • Prevent common misbehavior problems with these tips

    To wrap up National Train Your Dog month, we’ve got a few tips related to two common misbehavior problems that affect many dog owners. If your dog barks at everything or gets a little too nippy, this...

    • Posted January 26, 2016
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  • Knowing your dog and cat breed

    Much of our content from this month has centered on training. Training can improve an already great relationship you’ve got with your pup, can help you install some basic tools that will help new relationships grow, and...

    • Posted January 24, 2016
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  • Help Freed Puppy Mill Dogs at Central NE Humane Society

    Whenever a shelter or rescue needs help, we do our best to spread the word whether it’s a small or large request. Recently, when a puppy mill located in north central Nebraska relinquished its dogs, the Central...

    • Posted January 22, 2016
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  • Does your dog have C.L.A.S.S.?

    The Association of Professional Dog Trainers has a question for you and it’s not referring to whether your pup is regal, well-dressed or dapper. Does your dog have C.L.A.S.S.? C.L.A.S.S. is the APDT’s Canine Life and Social...

    • Posted January 20, 2016
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  • Winter Pet Safety Tips from Iowa’s Animal Rescue League

    Winter weather is here to stay. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe in cold temperatures from the Animal Rescue League! Keep indoor cats inside. Cats can get lost in wintery weather and become injured...

    • Posted January 18, 2016
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  • Preventing the Rising Number of Pet Surrenders

    Kelley McAtee, dog trainer, behavior specialist and owner of Dharma Dog Training, is concerned about the number of animals surrendered at shelters. Animals are given to shelters and put through that difficult experience  because, many times, owners...

    • Posted January 13, 2016
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  • Winter is Here! – Safety Tips For Cats

    Our friends at Alley Cat Allies, a cat advocacy group, have provided us with some winter weather safety tips for your indoor and outdoor cats. It’s wintertime, temps are awful and as cold weather inches in, Alley...

    • Posted January 10, 2016
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  • Dharma Dog Top 10 Training Tips

    Kelley McAtee of Dharma Dog Training is often asked about the most important things to consider when training dogs to behave. There isn’t just one thing to remember- in fact, to achieve an emotionally stable, behaved, trainable...

    • Posted January 4, 2016
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