Welcome to the second part of our deep dive into the businesses, charities, clubs and other organizations that cater to millions of dog owners across the USA.
In the first part, we covered dog shelters and rescue centers that help dogs to find their forever homes and humans to make that first canine connection. Next, we will look at some of the organizations that provide specialist services for dogs and their owners.
They cover everything from behaviorists and trainers to pet photographers. As ever, if you represent a business, charity or other organization that we have missed, do get in touch, and we will be happy to add you.
Karis Nafte from Who Keeps the Dog provides mediation for couples going through divorce/breakups and need to decide what will happen with their pet’s custody. What makes Karis totally unique is that she has more than 25 years experience as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Her focus is primarily on the long term well being of the dog (or cat) when making custody decisions. She works around the world in the USA, Australia, England and South Africa. Karis also helps her clients with their dog’s behavior challenges that can arise during a stressful time like divorce, helping to prevent and manage anxiety issues and stress.
Companion Animal Behavior has been providing pet behavior solutions for dogs and cats since the early 1990s in the Northern Virginia and metro DC area, leading the way with positive behavior methods and lasting behavior change. They offer telebehavior and in-home consultations that allow in depth evaluations a pet’s behavior and environment to uncover the root cause of problem behavior. They then build custom pet behavior solutions that teach owners how to reduce stress, anxiety, fear, or aggression while implementing positive, proven behavior modification techniques to resolve the pet’s behavior problems. They work with a variety of behavior issues, such as dog and cat aggression, separation anxiety, house soiling, litter box issues, canine or feline rivalry, and various fears, and phobias.
The team at Pawdarling believe the real value in pet insurance is not necessarily the known costs of owning a pet (such as annual exams, preventatives, etc.); the value is peace of mind should your pet have a catastrophic accident or illness knowing you would have adequate coverage. No pet owner should be forced into draining their savings to treat the pet they love. That’s why at Pawdarling, their annual coverage limits start at $20,000 which is 2x most other pet companies, and they have very flexible deductible and reimbursement options.
Pet of the Day aims to bring a few minutes of joy into your life each day. The site launched on September 1 1997, and every day, they present a new pet photo and story to try to illustrate how animals enrich the lives of people around the world. Pet of the Day is a website where dog owners can show off their pet’s photos and the stories behind them. To nominate your pet, dog, or cat, simply go to http://PetoftheDay.com/submit.
Pawfection Dog Training has been operating in the USA for over 15 years and is the product of over 35 years police working dog and pet dog training experience on two continents. With an emphasis on training both the human and the dog to ensure cohesion, bonding and mutual understanding, their our in-home training program ensures that dogs are not given up or returned to shelters but remain in happy homes as much-loved pets.
Focusing on leadership, entertainment and health and without physical or painful correction or any consequence to unwanted behavior that would cause the dog to be afraid of the owners, they provide the “instruction book that should have come with the dog but didn’t.” They are so confident in their training and passionate that it will be a success, they offer a free lifetime of support with every training.
Terri J Photography is dedicated to capturing the joy, love, and unique personalities of dogs through heartfelt and authentic photography. Terri specializes in creating beautiful images of pets at play, with their families, and even during their golden years, ensuring their memories live on forever. Whether it’s a vibrant outdoor session, an action-packed adventure, or a quiet, intimate moment, Terri can provide dog lovers with timeless portraits that celebrate the deep bond they share with their furry companions.
ElderPet is an all-volunteer organization, a 501 C3, based in Durham, NH. They serve low-income seniors and people with disabilities, many of whom are home-bound, providing and delivering pet food. They also provide grants for costly prescription pet food and pet medications. In addition, as a Community Partner of Pet Partners, ElderPet offers evaluations to register therapy animals.
Karen Vaisman is a professional photographer who specializes in dog and pet photography. She works with dog lovers who want custom photography and art of their pets. Karen has been a pet photographer for 30 years. she specializes in retouching and artistic composite photos as well, and likes to capture their expressiveness. She also helps dog owners who know their dogs will be passing away due to illness or age and want a final portrait made. She provides wall art, custom framing and canvases.