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My Puppy Is Driving Me Crazy! That's literally the message a new client left in my voicemail.  When I called her back, I could hear a puppy yapping away in the background...

Puppy driving you crazy?

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Here’s the Science on “Talking” Dogs Can dogs talk? Experts weigh in on soundboards, “translation” apps, and the best way to listen to your best friend.

I'm happy to be quoted in this piece about talking dogs www.thefarmersdog.com/digest/heres...

Three wolves 'lethally removed' in Northern Utah, advocacy group condemns killings Three wolves in northeastern Utah were killed earlier this month in the state’s only unprotected zone. An advocacy group says this was Utah’s first-known pack in the last century.

Earlier this month, Utah lost its first known wolf pack in over a century after 3 wolves were killed in the state’s unprotected zone. These losses are a reminder that without strong protections, wolves will continue to be killed for crossing invisible political boundaries.

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Can’t get enough of Anne Claire living her best life at Arthur's Acres 🐷❄️

🎥: Arthur's Acres Animal Sanctuary

9 actually good things that happened to animals this year It wasn’t all bad in 2025.

Some rare good news for animal rights. Thanks to @kennytorrella.bsky.social for reminding us that there is still reason to hope that we could one day live differently on our planet, relating to our fellow creatures with compassion, rather than violent domination.

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6 Ways To Prepare Your Dog for Fireworks Starting NOW - eileenanddogs There are things you can start doing today to help your dog who is afraid of fireworks.

People with dogs who are sound sensitive or sound phobic, please take it seriously. Such fear only gets worse (often very quickly) if we don't help them. There is still time to take some action before New Year's Eve. Here are some tips.

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When only a prairie dog will do: 🔊 #AGoodPlace

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‘It’s completely out of control’: Scientists warn bird flu could spark a human pandemic in 2026 | BBC Science Focus Magazine Bird flu has been rampaging through wildlife and farm animals worldwide. Will it make the long-feared jump to humans?

“You now have a situation where a large proportion of consumer milk in the US at any given time contains genetic material from these highly pathogenic viruses.” 

When you go vegan, you stop funding animal confinement, zoonoses, and pandemics

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#CancelAnimalAg

Sadly, even in his cute winter coat, Freddy missed out on a home this Christmas. After being returned through no fault of his own, this was his first holiday alone. If you can give him a chance, there's still time to give him a happy new year! Freddy is 3-years-old, 80lbs, and in Monroe, WA.

A medium sized tan dog stands on a snowy path wearing a green knit winter sweater with a decorative pattern. The dog is attached to a black leash and looks back toward the camera. Snow covers the ground and a tree trunk is visible in the background.

Winter walks can be risky for dogs in cold weather. Shorten walks near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, use sweaters for vulnerable dogs, wipe paws after walks, and watch for signs of discomfort. Indoor enrichment helps on very cold days.

#VetMed #PetHealth #WinterPets #DogSafety

The text at the top reads Canine nose work: Why you and your dog will love it with Bonnie Hartney CTC. There's a screenshot of Zazie Todd, Bonnie Hartney, and Kristi Benson chatting on Zoom. Kristi's dog Archer is lounging on a sofa behind her. Below is an orange stripe with the words The Pawsitive Post in Conversation, and the Companion Animal Psychology logo which shows a cat and dog greeting each other.

New episode! We chatted to Bonnie Hartney of Ocean Park Dog Training about nose work, why it's so good for dogs, and if @kristibenson.bsky.social 's dog Archer would be good at it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on Youtube. www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/11/cani...

Dogs and fireworks: How to help your dog NOW (and in the future) YouTube video by Companion Animal Psychology

I also made a video so if you prefer, you can watch on Youtube youtu.be/JU-aL_CjqpM

How to Help Your Dog with Fireworks Fears If your dog is terrified of fireworks, here are the things you can do to help, both in the short- and long-term.

Are fireworks coming up where you live? You can still do something to help your dog www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/10/how-...

The book Deadly Trade, an FBI K9 novel, displayed on a blue velvet cushion. The book shows a black Labrador following his nose and running along a path with Hawaiian nature and a volcano behind and a pink sky.

Congratulations to @jenjdanna.com whose book, Deadly Trade, is published today. I could not put this one down! If you like a tense read and to see working dogs in action, this is for you. @kristibenson.bsky.social and I had the pleasure of chatting to Jen/Sara about the book--details to follow :)

Mostly black and white graphic from Animal Justice featuring Laika, the first dog in space, with text detailing her journey and advocating for freedom from animal suffering. Background includes an image of Laika with a museum credit to the National Air & Space Museum.

68 years ago today, #Laika was sent into space on an involuntary suicide mission. She became the first animal to orbit Earth, but died in agony just hours after launch as her capsule reached fatal temperatures.

Today we remember Laika & all victims of animal testing ❤️‍🩹🐶

What is an Oriental Expression? I've been posting a page from Dogs of the World a few times a week on instagram and bluesky. Yesterday, I decided to prepare a post on the Afghan Hound.  Reading the FCI and Kennel Club breed standard...

I wrote a blog post. doggiedrawings.net/blogs/behavi...

A Postmortem on Veganism Is Premature The massive scale and influence of the meat industry shouldn’t be underestimated.

Eulogies for veganism tend to downplay this critical point: taking on the meat industry — a monster machine with unparalleled lobbying and marketing resources — was never a fair fight.

Our top trending #JAVMA article last month was "Thoroughbreds deemed to be most at risk by inertial measurement unit sensors suffered a fatal musculoskeletal injury at a higher rate than other racehorses": doi.org/10.2460/javm...

Just what he needed

Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species Current laws that deem species safe from extinction ignore their ecological role, geographic range and genetic diversity, as well as their relationships with people.

For decades, wildlife policy has defined recovery as survival, keeping species alive, but not truly allowing them to live.

From wolves to grizzlies to bison, we’ve settled for the bare minimum. What if conservation meant more than avoiding extinction?
Read more: theconversation.com/wildlife-rec...

Mexican Wolf Genetic Diversity Declines for Fourth Straight Year | Wolf Conservation Center Thirty conservation organizations today urged wildlife agencies to take science-based actions to protect Mexican gray wolves after a new analysis showed that the endangered species’ genetic diversity ...

Mexican gray wolves are running out of time. We’re calling on agencies to stop reckless removals and start releasing wolf families to restore desperately needed genetic diversity. Without action, lobos risk extinction once again.

Read more: nywolf.org/2025/09/mexi...

I'm thankful that so many of you resonated with this beautiful soul & his right to exist.
I tried to reply to each of you 🐻

Please, please understand that his plight is no different than the cow or chicken or fish... they all desire to live.

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a small brown dog leaps up from behind a pile of crunchy brown leaves. her eyes and mouth are open wide, and her big floppy ears are extended out like wings to either side.

This is Annie. She freaking loves fall. 13/10 (FB: James Osborne)

When some claim that other animals don't feel emotions, maybe they're just envious they can't experience the pure bliss a cosy blanket brings to this pig 🐷

First known wild ‘grue jay’ hybrid spotted in Texas Green and blue jays are crossing paths as temperatures rise.

"Unofficially dubbed a 'grue jay,' the bird likely marks one of the first confirmed examples of a vertebrate animal that hybridized partially due to climate change." #birds #birding #nature #climate 🧪

Should wolves be part of NY's conservation priorities? Should New York include wolves in their wildlife conservation plan? The DEC is finalizing its 10-year Wildlife Action Plan and it doesn't include wolves.

New York’s updated wildlife plan leaves wolves out, despite evidence they’re here. In 2021, a wolf was killed near Cooperstown, yet NY refuses to collect DNA or include wolves in its plan. Wolves deserve protection, not denial.

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