Overlooked Black Dogs
New York based commercial photographer Shaina Fishman specializes in photographing domestic animals. Last year, she was doing casting for a canine photoshoot and noticed she…
Author: The AW Academy Team
AW ACADEMY is a natural extension of our 25 years of experience publishing Animal Wellness, Equine Wellness and Innovative Veterinary Care Journal. We believe that everyone has a responsibility to care for animals to the best of their ability utilizing the most natural and minimally invasive means possible. We feel strongly that it’s better to promote a preventative healthy lifestyle for our pets instead of taking a wait-and-see approach. We also fiercely advocate for the quality of animals’ lives, supporting animal rescues and welfare organizations both financially and through our editorial.
Why liability insurance is vital to equestrian professionals
Horseback riding can be a risky business. Liability insurance is a very important consideration for any stable owner, horse trainer or riding instructor. Every sport…
When dogs “forget” their housetraining
Even the best-behaved dogs may sometime start messing in the house. Find out what can cause housetraining regression, and how to address the problem. One…
Grants for animals in critical condition
Cancer has become one of the most dreaded diseases in humans and our canine companions – and it’s no wonder. As the leading cause of…
Protecting women and animals from domestic violence
Imagine having to choose between leaving an abusive situation and ensuring the safety of your animal companion. Approximately one-third of those subjected to domestic violence…
Rusty Rodas
Kindness lifted Rusty Rodas out of a life of fear and abuse. When he and his “mom” started paying that kindness forward, their mission went…
Homeopathic treatment of Primary or Idiopathic Seizures
Primary or idiopathic seizures are commonly lumped under the diagnosis of “epilepsy”. Secondary seizures linked to various other pathologies are entirely different, and require different…
Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
Studies show that more people these days recognize and celebrate their dog’s birthday. But if you rescued your pooch from a shelter or rescue organization,…
Take your dog to the ballgame!
Did you know that most Major League Baseball teams allow you to take your pooch to the park to enjoy the game with you? Read…
Pet sitting illegal in NYC without kennel license
Pet sitting is a popular way to earn money in North America. But recently, New York City residents were surprised to hear that without a…
Is your dog scared of thunderstorms?
Shaking, whining, panting and pacing are all signs of thunder phobia in dogs. Instead of dreading summer thunderstorms, find out how behavior modification can help…
Anatomy in motion – how horses jump
Understanding the five phases of a horse’s jump, and what happens during each, can help improve your riding and training. Jumping is one of the…
