Category: All About Dogs

How to Identify and Alleviate Anxiety in Dogs

Mix breed dog with blue eyes laying on the floor looking sad and anxious

Just like humans, dogs experience anxiety that manifests in various behaviors. When unaddressed, this anxiety can cause further stress for both the dog and the owner. Though the causes and reactions can be difficult to identify, understanding and addressing these signs is crucial. Below, we’ll go over some common causes, signs, and solutions to help… Read more »

Think Twice Before Gifting a Dog This Holiday Season

A brown and white puppy with a red bow around its neck laying to a giftbox

As we approach the holiday season, many of us are beginning to brainstorm gift ideas. Every November, there’s a notable uptick in individuals embarking on the puppy adoption or buying journey, aiming to surprise their loved ones with a furry friend come December. The vision of a puppy with a red bow around its neck… Read more »

Beyond Basic Training: Advanced Skills Your Dog Can Learn

A dog comforting a man in a wheelchair

As a dedicated dog owner, you’ve likely experienced the incredible bond that forms between you and your furry friend. Dogs possess an innate ability to understand our emotions and provide comfort during difficult times. At Fetch and More, we’ve made it our mission to help dogs reach their full potential as psychiatric or emotional support… Read more »

Places Where Therapy Dogs Help

therapy dog in a preschool

We’ve spoken a lot about psychiatric service dogs, their role, and their importance. Similar to psychiatric service dogs are therapy dogs. There are many similarities, such as they both help alleviate stress, are sensitive to emotional distress, and come in all shapes and sizes. However, there are a few differences that set the two apart. The… Read more »

All About Search and Rescue Dogs

Search and rescue dogs, sometimes called SAR Dogs, are being utilized more and more frequently. There are some misconceptions about what search and rescue dogs do or how they do their job. Below are two questions most people wonder about Search and Rescue dogs! What Do They Do? Search and rescue dogs do exactly that:… Read more »

Just How Can Dogs Sense Our Emotions?

A sad elderly woman hugging a dog

While we discussed the importance of psychiatric service dogs and the benefits they provide, you may still be wondering, “how?”. This is a fair question- and it is one that, truthfully, many scientists are still studying! While many scientists are still figuring out the exact how, they have come to some conclusions that they are focusing in… Read more »