An aspect of owning a pet is caring for them and that is why the term “pet parent” is apt because a parent cares. Part of the care provided includes ensuring the pet is nourished, is in good health, is…
Cynthia OkimotoMay 16, 2020
Most dogs enjoy going on car trips: being in a moving vehicle heightens their senses and allows them to get more information about their surroundings. Whether it’s a few minutes' drive around NYC’s busy streets or a road trip to the Hamptons,…
Cynthia OkimotoMay 10, 2020
If you own a dog, you probably already know how much they benefit humans. They bring joy and help to reduce stress, and studies have found that owning a dog can even help you to live longer. However, young dogs…
Cynthia OkimotoMay 9, 2020
When you live on the outskirts of town or in a big property, it's not out of the ordinary to have uninvited guests in the form of wildlife, from time to time. During cold winters or warm summer days, some…
Cynthia OkimotoMay 8, 2020
Many of us have some pet that we love in our homes, we try our best to take care of them and make the house a nourishing and safe environment for them, however, at the end of the day, we…
Cynthia OkimotoMay 6, 2020
Humans and pets share a great bond. A 2018 study shows that there are numerous benefits of keeping a pet. A pet can improve mental and heart health by reducing stress and boosting mood. But like humans, these calming pets…
Cynthia OkimotoMay 4, 2020
This simple oil derived from the Cannabis hemp plant has become an evolutionary in the health industry of natural products, aiding the older generation in their frailty, the young generation with growth impairments and thankfully in the pet and canine…
Cynthia OkimotoApril 30, 2020
Eliminating unwanted behavior is perhaps one of the most important, as well as difficult, issues of behavioral modification. How to properly discipline a human and animal? As an instructor, as a behavior technician, as a psychologist I receive daily requests…
Cynthia OkimotoApril 30, 2020
Can we say CUTE? This little pup will have you wanting to pat its adorable tush that looks like a teddy bear, thanks to the tiny, wiggling nub that is their tail. Corgis and Australian Shepherds both have no tail.…
Cynthia OkimotoApril 29, 2020
Pets provide many people the comfort that they need in these trying times when millions are locked down in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, these animal companions are enjoying the increased time that…
Cynthia OkimotoApril 28, 2020
Image courtesy of Unsplash If you’ve just started working from home, your new schedule can be a big change for your pet. Most pets that are used to being left at home alone find a routine of sleeping and lounging…
Cynthia OkimotoApril 22, 2020