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Ribeye the Puppy: Breakable Bowls, a Hazard for Puppies, Mature Dogs, and Cats

Robert Berkelhammer, M.Ed.

Oct 19, 2018
2 min

Ribeye the Puppy: Breakable Bowls, a Hazard for Puppies, Mature Dogs, and Cats

One sunny spring day I visited Ribeye, a thriving puppy weighing about 50 pounds. Ribeye greeted me with his effervescent personality, licking my hands and sniffing my pants. My first task before walking Ribeye was to feed him. I poured out his food as he sniffed around my ankles and placed his bowl on the floor. Ribeye ate with puppy vigor and the bowl was quickly emptied. Much to my surprise, Ribeye began to close his jaws around the edges of the bowl, trying to pick it up

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Traveling Cat Owner Support by Pet Professionals (Cat Owner Inventory Before Traveling)

bobberkelhammer

Jan 28, 2018
2 min

Traveling Cat Owner Support by Pet Professionals (Cat Owner Inventory Before Traveling)

Traveling cat owners hire pet professionals to visit their Cheshire felines while traveling. Cat owners are in transition preparing to travel, juggling many responsibilities and loose ends to tie up. Lodging reservations, transportation issues, family needs, animal concerns, business needs etc. Consequentially, cat owners may forget taking inventory of all their cat supplies before traveling. It is not uncommon in cat visits by pet professionals to be left without certain sup

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Robert Berkelhammer Interview in the Jewish Journal

bobberkelhammer

May 6, 2016
1 min

Robert Berkelhammer Interview in the Jewish Journal

Robert Berkelhammer, author of Pet Caregivers and Families, offers his professional advice for pet owners of dogs, cats and birds in the Jewish Journal. "Your pets are digging holes in the yard. They jump on the furniture and cover it with fur. They sleep in your bed. This means your pets are in control and you’re a failure of a master. Could that be the message of a new book from animal expert Robert Berkelhammer called Pet Caregivers and Families?" Read the full article her

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Robert Berkelhammer

Apr 9, 2016
2 min

ROBERT BERKELHAMMER Discusses His New Book “Pet Caregivers and Families” on Let's Just Talk Radi

Robert Berkelhammer on Let's Just Talk with Kathryn Raaker Robert Berkelhammer, MEd, known as The Pet Pro and The Posture Guy, is the son of a veterinarian and has worked in pet care since 2007. He has been the Daily Assistant Manager of a dog behavior modification play-group from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he is a pet sitter, dog walker, and cat and bird visitor. For twenty years he maintained a holistic private practice integrating muscle therapy with yoga science. Robert

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Robert Berkelhammer Interview by Mrs. Sizzle

Bob Berkelhammer

Feb 28, 2016
1 min

Robert Berkelhammer Interview by Mrs. Sizzle

"I had the very great pleasure of being able to interview Robert Berkelhammer about his new book, " Pet Care Givers and Families". When I initially received the book I was confused. "Is this for me, is this for someone who takes care of my dog, or is this a vet guide?". I just wasn't sure. So when asked if I wanted to review that book I asked if I could first speak to Robert. And boy was I glad I did!" You can read more here! Robert Berkelhammer is the Author of Pet Care Give

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3 Dog Park Improvements: One Fenced Area Doesn't Support More than One Play Style

Robert Berkelhammer

Jan 21, 2016
2 min

3 Dog Park Improvements: One Fenced Area Doesn't Support More than One Play Style

Dog parks have wonderful benefits for those dogs and their owners with consistent success stories. However, many dog owners I queried while researching my book informed me of unsuccessful experiences. I suggest 3 steps to make dog parks accessible and higher functioning for more dogs with different play styles. Step 1 Dog parks would benefit greatly from a second separate fenced area. The second fenced area would better accommodate dogs with a play style characterized by slow

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Dog Owner’s Home During Transport Pickup! Separation Anxiety & Conflicted Territorial Loyalties

Robert Berkelhammer, M.Ed.

Dec 11, 2015
3 min

Dog Owner’s Home During Transport Pickup! Separation Anxiety & Conflicted Territorial Loyalties

Pet professionals picking up certain dog’s for doggy daycare or dog behavior playgroup from the dog parent’s home may encounter challenges if the parent is home and in the vicinity of their pooch. Parents may be home parenting or telecommuting. The pet transporter goal is to: Enter and exit the home quickly and peacefully, properly attach the harness and collar to the dog, and occasionally fit a coat. Avoid excessive socializing with the pet owner. Pick up any payment for ser

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