Author Archives: Natalie Lester

March 27, 2013 / Natalie Lester

Does your dog play nice?

By Phil Monroe, PetSafe Village Kennel Representative Is your buddy really a bully? Do you know if your dog is “playing nice” with others? Do you know how to recognize when Fido is displaying behaviors that can turn into an … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2013 / Natalie Lester

Happy National Puppy Day: Socialize your puppy.

By Toni Gibson, Training and Behavior Education Specialist There’s nothing that can beat the blues quite like a puppy. Just look at this face: But there is actually a lot more to puppies than little paws, scrunched faces, and puppy … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2013 / Natalie Lester

What did research show about our new Wireless Mapping Fence?

By Jessica Medlin, PetSafe Marketing Research Specialist We all love our dogs unconditionally want to let the dogs be dogs by giving them freedom to play outside, but many pet owners worry their dog will leave the yard and never … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2013 / Natalie Lester

How to introduce a new cat to your home

By Dr. Julie Albright, PetSafe Small Animal Behavioral Chair at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Are you considering adding another cat to your household? Owning multiple cats can be a lot of fun, but also frustrating if … Continue reading →

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March 8, 2013 / Natalie Lester

Behind the Paw: Keeping Up with the Joneses campaign

By Natalie Lester, Brand Communications Specialist Since 1991, PetSafe has been creating products to give pet parents everywhere better moments with their furry children. We’ve done our best to spread our “Protect. Teach. Love.” message with consumers through industry news … Continue reading →

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March 3, 2013 / Natalie Lester

Door + Containment System = Freedom

By Natalie Lester, PetSafe Brand Communications Specialist With crammed schedules and lives that only seem to get busier, do you ever look at your pet and wish for just a second, “I wish you were more independent.” You know your … Continue reading →

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March 1, 2013 / Natalie Lester

How to train a deaf dog

By Michelle Mullins, CPDT-KA, PetSafe Training and Behavior Education Department Manager Training a dog takes patience and practice. Training a dog who is deaf can be even more challenging. People often think it is too hard to train the dog … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2013 / Natalie Lester

Pet food: The good, the bad and the healthy

by Dr. Patrick Mahaney The majority of dogs and cats in the United States eat food and treats manufactured specifically for their particular species (i.e., dogs eat dog food and cats eat cat food). As a holistic veterinarian, I focus … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2013 / Natalie Lester

What we’ve been waiting 192 days to tell you

By Natalie Lester, Brand Communications Specialist Each time I’ve responded to a comment on the blog, question on our Facebook page, replied to a tweet on Twitter, or exchanged email with an inquisitive pet parent, one thing has been on … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2013 / Natalie Lester

What toy is right for your pet?

By Natalie Lester, Brand Communications Specialist People have all sorts of preferences from clothes to food and beyond. Why do we expect dogs to be any different? After all, each pet has a unique personality of their own. Emma has … Continue reading →

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