Americans are estimated to spend over $62 billion on their pets this year, a 23% increase from just 5 years ago. The pet industry appears to be recession-proof with no sign of stopping, a fact that large-scale pet and pet accessory stores are happy to hear as we head towards the holiday season.
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Activity trackers are becoming increasingly popular. There are now several brands of tracking devices available for pets, which are typically worn as a collar (not like Gracie modeling her owner's fitbit, but I couldn't resist the photo!)
Simply put, it isn’t enough for a dog to live in a home with a yard. A yard to play in does not equal a “daily walk.” I am not saying it isn't fantastic, because it is. I am just saying a daily walk and living in a home with a yard are not synonymous.Often, clients come in with complaints of behavioral issues such as barking, fighting or dominance issues with other dogs in the home, or chewing up things around the house. The first question I always ask is, “How many walks does he/she get per day?” And most of the time there is silence because the answer is none. Or the response is, "None...but we have a backyard."
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