Training the off-leash dog
Safety and reliable recall are the two most IMPORTANT factors when training your dog to be off-leash. You’re taking a walk in your local park…
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.
Can my dog or cat get ebola?
The risks are minimal on this side of the Atlantic, but here’s what you should know about Ebola. Most of us have been following the…
Animal communication
Once regarded with skepticism, animal communication is now often seen as an effective modality for getting to the root of a variety of problems. Taylor…
Black Cat Rescue
Dark-coated kitties have a harder time getting adopted than their more colorful cousins, but Black Cat Rescue is changing that. When Jennifer Stott and Samantha…
Diabetes in dogs
Getting a handle on diabetes in dogs — it’s causes, treatment options and prevention. Your dog is diabetic.” It’s a diagnosis no one wants to…
Ian Somerhalder: how the actor and his foundation are turning passion into action
Growing up in Louisiana, The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder learned through osmosis about the interconnection between the environment, animals and people. The fragile ecosystem…
Can dogs donate blood?
If your dog is eligible to donate blood, he can help save the lives of other dogs in need! Dogs enrich our lives in a…
Health issues in giant breeds
Giant breeds are prone to several common health issues. Here’s how to help keep you big guy or gal well and happy. Giant breeds can…
What you didn’t know about dog training
Dog training is more than obedience — it’s teaching him the skills he’ll need to live successfully. Dog training has undergone something of a revolution…
Understanding the roles of RVTs and unregistered vet assistants
Learn about Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and Unregistered Assistants and how they help care for your dog or cat. You know your veterinary clinic has…
Understanding anxiety and aggression in dogs and cats
Why are anxiety and aggression so common in dogs and cats, and how can they be resolved? About three years ago, our Irish setter Coral…
5 wonderful reasons to walk with your pet
Whether you have a dog or just like to get outside for a stroll, a daily walk comes with a number of benefits. Walking you…
