If not treated, nearly 100% of all puppies and dogs infected with canine parvovirus (CPV) will die. MPA Board Member Michelle Spranger spoke with Dr. Courtney White from Humane Society of Huron Valley to learn how to treat this deadly disease, including the new game-changing Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody by Elanco.
Author: Sara Atkinson
What is Parvo?
Parvo is a highly contagious and deadly disease, but 20% of dog owners aren’t even aware of it, according to a survey done by Elanco. MPA Board Member Michelle Spranger spoke with Dr. Courtney White from Humane Society of Huron Valley to learn more about this deadly disease and how to prevent it.
Parvo Tips for Animal Shelters
Dr. Courtney White from Humane Society of Huron Valley shares tips for animal shelters on how to manage and treat parvo, including the new Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody from Elanco.
Ditch the Bowl
Eating out of a bowl is sooo boring! Ditch the bowl to entertain, engage and enrich your dog at mealtime.
How to Imprint an Odor on Your Dog
If you and your dog have mastered indication, level up your dog’s scentwork skills by imprinting an odor. Special thanks to Laurie Horn from Sniffing Out Solutions and author of “Scent 4 Shelter Dogs” for helping us produce this video. Happy sniffing!
How to Teach Your Dog Coin Indication
Is your dog a Scent Scout? Scent Scouts have a real interest and aptitude for searching. They like to use their nose and are ready for more than just search games and puzzles. In this video, you will learn how to play Coin Indication with your dog. Special thanks to Laurie Horn from Sniffing Out Solutions and author of “Scent 4 Shelter Dogs” for helping us produce this video. Happy sniffing!
How to Prevent Dog Bites: Understanding Dog Body Language
“Any dog with a mouth can bite. Learning to read a dog’s body language can help you understand how they are feeling and what they are thinking, which can also help you prevent a dog bite.
How to Make a Snuffle Mat
A snuffle mat is a fun and engaging enrichment activity for your dog, cat, ferret, rabbit … any pet with a nose! Let your dog play for just a few minutes a day to tire them out. This is especially a great activity for the winter or a rainy day! Special thanks to Laurie Horn from Sniffing Out Solutions and author of “Scent 4 Shelter Dogs” for helping us produce this video.
Rough Kitten and Cat Play
It can often be difficult to understand if your cats are playing or fighting, causing concern for a lot of cat owners, foster parents, and folks working with cats in a shelter or rescue environment. There are a few things you can look for to have a better idea of when to step in and de-escalate or let them continue playing.
Train Your Dog to Stop Jumping on Guests
Does your dog jump up on your guests and visitors? This is a very common struggle. A two-part approach will help your chronic jumper (Warning – there is some brief barking in the video at 5:25).
Playtime & Enrichment For All Cats
In this webinar cat owners, in-shelter caregivers and foster parents will learn how to ease common behavior problems by keeping a cat engaged in play and mentally stimulated. Cat behavior expert Jess Vankoningsveld will cover proper play techniques designed to encourage a natural progression of behaviors, allowing playtime to be as effective as possible, whether… Continue reading Playtime & Enrichment For All Cats
Michigan Animal Abuse Registry & Automatic Forfeiture Process
An exhilarating conversation with Citizens for the Animal Abuse Registry as they discuss a statewide initiative to take on animal abusers in Michigan. Discover how you and your organization can play a role. Michigan Pet Alliance is hosting a panel discussion to explore a 2024 ballot initiative that will create an animal abuse registry and establish timeframes for an automatic forfeiture process.
Help! This Dog is Driving Me Crazy: 4 Weeks to a Happier Life
Playing games can help dogs ignore distractions, stay calm, improve overall behavior, and strengthen the bond with their owner or handler. In this interactive four-part series, each week our certified trainers will teach you easy games to play with your dog and give you challenges to build your dog’s skills! You will be invited to join a private Facebook group page to engage with the trainers and other participants to share success stories and get feedback on your progress.
Adopting a Second Cat
What is the most important thing to consider before adopting a second cat? Here are some things to think about before adding a new cat to your home.
How to Greet a Cat
What is the best way to greet a cat? It’s fairly simple! If you use some care and watch their body language, while responding to their needs, you can make a friend for life!
Online Training – Save the Date
Save the date for the upcoming webinar on March 13 – “Playtime & Enrichment for Cats” Past webinars are available on demand here.
Reduce Stress While Bathing and Grooming Your Cat
Does your cat need a bath? What can you do to help your cat feel more comfortable with being groomed? Watch this video for tips on bathing, grooming and trimming the nails on your cat.
Advancing Your Dog’s Skills, Take Training to the Next Level
Do you want to take your dog’s skills to the next level? You might feel like your dog has plateaued and you just can’t move them forward. Or you don’t know how to move them on. In order for your dog to have skills that work in real-life, we need to advance them along. In this video, Kelly gives tips to help you get that success when things get harder.
Cat Clicker Training
Have you ever wondered if you can train your cat? You absolutely can!! We have some tips on how to get started in clicker training and some of the fun things you can learn with your cat.
Calmness in the Crate: Dog & Puppy Training Tips: Part 2
Is your dog getting pretty good at settling down in the crate, but still could be better! Here are some top tips to get really good crate calmness.