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Cathy Bendzunas

I have had dogs all my life. I have been a pet groomer, worked in a pet hotel, and a kennel, and have bred and showed dogs.

Gone are the days when $10 bought any shelter dog with no questions asked. Nowadays, prepare for an extensive interview. Are you the perfect owner for that perfect pet? Staff at the animal shelter sees them coming. Mom, dad, children, and travel carrier. They’ve come to do a good deed. They’ve come to adopt a …

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As a professional dog trainer, the term “small dog syndrome” is one that I hear and use daily. Small dogs (such as chihuahuas) have the reputation to be snarly, barky and nervous – which is true in some cases! The good news is that you can absolutely avoid small dog syndrome in your lap dog …

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