The DogSmith of Boston North

24/09/2025

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-dogs-go-to-heaven/202505/turn-down-the-volume-your-dogs-will-thank-you

Certain dogs are especially sensitive to everyday noises.

16/09/2025

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/cobbing-in-dogs/?sc=WIR20250912-Sub&st=email&MailingID=3837&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Cobbing%20in%20Dogs&utm_campaign=WIR20250912-Sub

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

12/09/2025

We have an exciting update to share about our low-cost spay/neuter program at CAAA: we are expanding the program to the entire North Shore! As of today, if you are a resident of any of the below towns, and your household income falls at or below 300% of the federal poverty line, you may qualify for low-cost spay/neuter services at Cape Ann Animal Aid.

Please head to capeannanimalaid.org/spayneuterhelp for full program information and qualifications, and be sure to share this program with anyone who may qualify!

Qualifying towns:
Amesbury
Beverly
Danvers
Essex
Gloucester
Hamilton
Ipswich
Lynn
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Marblehead
Nahant
Newbury
Newburyport
Peabody
Revere
Rockport
Rowley
Salem
Salisbury
Saugus
Swampscott

11/09/2025

https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/dont-overlook-pit-bulls-comes-1355835

Two dog experts are encouraging families considering a dog not to overlook pit bulls, despite the stigma that they are overly aggressive

08/09/2025

26/08/2025

When you have a dog with behavior issues, finding out what to do is made harder by a lack of regulation in dog training. Your dog is having a hard time and deserves compassion.

22/08/2025

It's been a long, slow process, but we're starting to get somewhere with regard to eliminating harmful and disproven dog training techniques from the field. https://iacpdogs.org/2025/08/19/legislative-alert-update-massachusetts-hb-2342/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMVzn5jbGNrAxVaLGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeHMscXUnB77C7XEDYxQ3UVzIPdYiNQV039g780Pk2KQosAT41WyeO6_sGQms_aem__V-XaYZ_i-e-lSXkX5R6Ig

House Bill 2342 Moves Forward Bill Status Update This bill mandates that any behavior modification plan for dogs deemed dangerous must: “exclusively employ evidence-based training techniques that do not result […]

14/08/2025

The signs of pain in your dog can be subtle. With signs like lethargy, aversion to being touched, and pacing often passing unnoticed.

07/08/2025

We’re over halfway to our goal! 🎉 Thanks to your generosity—and the amazing matching support from Tito's Handmade Vodka — we’re closing in on $10,000 to rebuild our rear play yard fence.

This isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about **safety and peace of mind** for our dogs and the people who care for them. The new fencing will:
✅ Prevent dig-outs
✅ Add visual barriers to reduce stress
✅ Provide a professional, permanent solution for years to come

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24/07/2025

The Lab, Malinois, and Great Dane had me rolling with laughter. Thankfully, I was alone when viewing this 🤣