Clever Pup Dog Training & Supplies

04/08/2025

Yep this is true.

The latest study was done in a grooming environment:

"Grooming procedures are often stressful for dogs due to exposure to loud noises, unfamiliar individuals, and the absence of their owners. This study aimed to assess whether classical music could reduce stress-related behaviours in dogs during grooming. Fifteen companion dogs of various breeds, aged 2 to 8 years, were observed during three grooming sessions: a control session without music, and two experimental sessions featuring classical piano compositions–Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and Chopin’s Nocturne. Music was played at 75 dB to mask ambient salon noise. Stress-related behaviours were rated on a 5-point scale during bathing, drying, clipping, and nail trimming. Results showed that all dogs, but especially males, exhibited significantly calmer behaviour in the music conditions. Female dogs showed similar trends, though differences were not statistically significant between stages. These findings suggest that classical music is a simple, effective, non-invasive enrichment method that can enhance dog welfare in grooming environments."

25/07/2025

It’s time to modernize how we sterilize dogs.

Newer, simpler surgical techniques like vasectomy and ovary-sparing spay (hysterectomy) prevent unwanted litters and deadly infections like pyometra—without removing the hormones pets need for healthy physical, metabolic, immunologic and behavioral development.

The problem? Most veterinarians were never taught how to perform these easier procedures. That makes them “specialty surgeries,” which drives up the cost—and keeps them out of shelters and everyday practices where they’re most needed.

Let’s fix this! 🙌🏼 2.0 pet parents want to support shelters, but don’t want to adopt the long-term health consequences personal experience and research demonstrates (thank goodness cats have an entirely different reproductive system and are off the hook).

Please sign my petition, below, to teach hormone-sparing sterilization techniques in veterinary schools worldwide. The next generation of veterinarians—and the animals they serve—deserve better. Petition link in comments ⬇️.