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The Foundations of Teaching Your Dog Recall
Recall, or having your dog come when called, is a useful skill to teach your dog to come to you in any situation. If…
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Animals in our community need help every day — whether it’s a safe place to stay, veterinary care or help finding a new home,…
Why Canine Good Citizen Training Is Good for You and Your Dog
If you’re looking for the right class to strengthen your bond with your dog, as well as learn important everyday manners and skills, then…
Ollie Wants to Be Your Best Friend
Hey everyone! I’m Ollie. A friendly and fun-loving pup looking to find my new best friend. Of course, everybody wants to have a best…
Celebrating our Kitten Fosters
For this Foster Friday, and International Cat Day, we thank our dedicated kitten fosters! These kindhearted folks open up their hearts and homes to…
Establishing a Visitor Routine with Your Dog
You’ve probably heard this one before: a friend comes over and rings the doorbell, and your dog shares their excitement of their presence by…
Shy and Sweet: Blue Hawaiian & Green Alien Search for a Quiet Home
Hey everyone, my name is Blue Hawaiian and I’m here with my friend Green Alien. We are a pair of cats looking for a…
Clinic Hosts HQHVSN Workshop
On July 21, AWS’ Community Veterinary Clinic hosted a hands-on spay/neuter workshop to train veterinary professionals in safe and efficient surgery techniques, known as…
Daisy and Her Tricks
Hey everyone, my name is Daisy and it’s so nice to meet you! I’m a resident pup at AWS waiting to blossom into a…
Where to Train Your Dog in Southern Maine
There’s lots of things to consider when searching for a place to train your dog: methods, preferences (both yours and your pups), schedule, cost,…
Groovy Pet of the Week: Join Maggie at Woofstock
Hey everybody, my name is Maggie. It’s so great to meet you! I can’t believe that Woofstock THIS week. I’m grateful to be chosen…
Woofstock Volunteer Spotlight
With Woofstock nearly a week away, we’d like to highlight the many folks who make Woofstock possible! From morning set up to afternoon breaking…
All About Woofstock
Get the details here! Learn all about Woofstock, Southern Maine’s family-friendly, dog-friendly food and beer festival. Join us Saturday, July 26 from 11 am…
Work Your Dog’s Nose: How to Play the ‘Find It’ Game
You may already know that your dog’s nose is stronger than yours. But did you know that working your dog’s nose is one of…
Groovy Pet of the Week: White Rabbits
Hey everybody! I’m Fluff, one of four resident white rabbits at AWS. While everyone is preparing for Woofstock, I’ve been hopping around thinking about…
Trick Training: No Magic Needed
Learning fun tricks with your pup doesn’t take magic. Like any other training, trick training takes practice, communication and of course, treats. It is…
Groovy Pet of the Week: Bruno
Hey everyone, my name is Bruno and it’s great to meet you! I’m excited to share with you that I’m this week’s groovy Pet…
What To Do If Your Pet Is Lost
If your pet has gone missing, it can be a stressful and challenging time for anyone. As a community resource, AWS provides a safe…