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5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog by Victoria Stilwell

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and what a fitting time it is to talk about the benefits of adopting an older dog. In this season of thanks, I can't think of a better example of pure thankfulness than a senior dog. Having a senior Labrador Retriever myself, I am reminded daily how precious...

Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare: An Interview with Dr. Dean Vicksman, DVM

Dr. Dean Vicksman, DVM is a practicing veterinarian at Evans East Animal Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He is also a strong advocate for animals in need. In addition to being a member of Grey Muzzle's Advisory Board, he is a past Chair of the Board at the Dumb Friends League and current Board Chair at...

Never Stop Playing: 5 Questions with Victoria Stilwell

Victoria Stilwell is a prominent dog trainer and the star of the Animal Planet TV series, “It's Me or the Dog.” On the show, she teaches positive reinforcement—or reward-based—dog training techniques to families attempting to resolve dog behavior issues. As an Advisory Board member at The Grey Muzzle Organization, Victoria shares the power of positive...

Improving Canine Mobility: An Interview with Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM

Dr. Julie Buzby, a member of Grey Muzzle's Advisory Board, is an integrative veterinarian. She has also developed ToeGrips, devices that improve mobility in dogs by providing them with better traction. In this interview, we asked Dr. Buzby about her veterinary work, how she came to develop ToeGrips, and how these devices help dogs with...