Ask Bonnie

Where: Tri County Humane Society, 21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton FL 33433
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

We hold this event every year so that people who have adopted dogs from us can come and “show” them off! There is a bar-be-que, raffles and contests. 561-482-8110 or email tricountyh@aol.com

IT STARTS WITH SAFETY

The little white dog jumped out of the car and ran around the Mizner Bark parking lot, oblivious to the potential dangers as well as its owner’s increasingly frustrated voice. “Cooper (names have been changed to protect the parties involved)! Get back here!” After a few unsuccessful laps chasing the pooch around a parked SUV, the man yelled (quoting), “Fine, get hit by a car, see if I care…@*#!!^! dog!”

Finally the red-faced owner corralled him successfully into the gated park. However, this incident is a good example of how some people are missing a few key points about dogs and car safety. (more…)

HOW TO BE A PACK LEADER
(OR, HOW TO FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT)

Hey dog owners, answer this question: Does your dog know what the word “sit” means? So if you tell him to sit at your feet, right now, his rump will hit the ground, no questions asked, within two seconds? Ok, please go ahead and try it.

How’d it go? How many times did you have to say the word? Was he suddenly mesmerized by that insect buzzing past? Did you give him a little assist by pushing down on his behind? No bribing with treats allowed, either! (more…)