Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
How to Train My Puppy to Potty On Grass?
DEAR ASK AMY…Why won’t my dog go on grass?
Here’s my answer…including another YouTube video with tips.
2019 New Year Pet Goals
Like last year, I resolved to NOT make New Year resolutions. Rather than an end-accomplishment, I’d rather strive for the destination but try to enjoy the journey along the way. In my experience, some of the side-roads along the journey prove to be as much if not more...
Thanksgiving Blessings, the Pet Writer Way
It’s two days before Thanksgiving 2018 and time again to count my furry blessings. This year I’m thankful to be home with my family—furry and human—rather than on the bumpy road and bumpier plane. I’m thankful my human family, though miles away, remain close-knit and...
Get Your !#$%^y! Print Book Published! Your Next Write Schtuff Coaching Call
The next coaching call in my WRITE SCHTUFF series on PUBLISHING PRINT BOOKS launches Thursday November 8 at 11:00 a.m. (CST). If you can't attend LIVE, please still register so you can get the replay to watch at your leisure. WRITE SCHTUFF: PUBLISHING PRINT BOOKS Get...
Guest Blog: Mollie Hunt & Crazy Cat Lady Cozy Mysteries
I'm pleased today to host my friend and colleague Mollie Hunt, author of the popular Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series. If you love cats, adore mysteries, and enjoy reading a fun series, you're in for a treat! Who Is Mollie Hunt? Native Oregonian Mollie Hunt has...
Power of Pink Honoree & Writer Coaching Series Announced!
What a fun post to share today, all about friendship, collaboration, mentoring and writer coaching. I'm moved and honored to be named a Germinder + Associates POWER OF PINK Honoree. I've known Lea-Ann Germinder for *mumble-mumble* years and learned so much from...
Beat Writers Block, Get Motivated & WRITE the Dang Book!
Got a book idea, but no time? Suffering from writer's block, or lack of motivation? Frustrated by distractions or "not good enough" second-guessing? Kick those doubts in the ass-ets and get the project on track and finished--even if you have only 10 minutes a day! Due...
The Dog Heroes Of September 11
Our pets are heroes to us every day, in so many ways, but the service dogs and their human partners who served selflessly in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy deserve special recognition. I published this post first on September 11, 2014, and it's time to share again....
Cat Furniture Is Cat’s Meow: Tuft + Paw Modern Cat Furniture Options
Cat scratching got you down? But not a fan of the run-of-the-mill shabby cat scratch products at the local store? Boy, do I have some fun options for your cats! Tuft + Paw Modern Cat Furniture Options for Scratching Cats Last month, Jackson Cunningham contacted me to...
Release Day! Happy Book Birthday to Fight Or Flight
Today, I’m excited to announce the release of my next fiction book, FIGHT OR FLIGHT, which is the 4th title in my thriller series. Many of you enjoy reading this blog about cat and dog behavior and care, and I wanted to include thriller readers in the fun. THRILLERS...
Awards
CWA Muse Medallion Award
Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Award
Fear Free Certified
CWA Muse Medallion Award
Cat Writers Muse Medallion Awards
Memberships
