Posts By Lauren Wojcik

6 ways to keep your dog from getting the wintertime blues

February 2, 2013, Lauren Wojcik, No Comment

When the thermometer dips, a dog’s spirit can suffer as well. Here are some ways to keep a dog warm and engaged during these last months of winter.

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5 steps to teaching your dog to pee on command

December 18, 2012, Lauren Wojcik, 1 Comment

When it’s cold outside, I didn’t want to stand on the curb for a half hour while my dog weighs the pros and cons of peeing. So, I taught him to be on command.

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Canine Papillomavirus: The genital wart-relative living on your dog’s face

September 3, 2012, Lauren Wojcik, No Comment

Sometimes it shows up as just a little bump. Other times it’s a mountain range. However it appears, Canine Papillomavirus, is anything but pretty — and can be extremely harmful.

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What do you do with a cat when you go on vacation?

August 28, 2012, Lauren Wojcik, No Comment

Cats aren’t usually great travelers. Here is a quick guide to making sure your cat is well tended to while you’re off spending quality vacation time with your dog.

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Debunking Dogs In The City, III

July 26, 2012, Lauren Wojcik, No Comment

In this episode, CBS’ new TV trainer, Justin Silver, throws out some appropriate terms but then goes about attempting to change dog behavior in ways that just don’t make sense.

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Debunking Dogs In The City, II

July 17, 2012, Lauren Wojcik, 1 Comment

Uncertified dog trainer Justin Silver continues to spew misguided information to dog owners in another episode of his new show.

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Debunking Dogs In The City, I

June 27, 2012, Lauren Wojcik, 1 Comment

As someone who runs a pet care company in Manhattan, I had a lot of hope for the new CBS show “Dogs in the City.” Justin Silver is cute, as were the dogs in the ads. I was pumped. But then I spent 45 minutes yelling at the TV.

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