Welcome to Your Pets at Home! Here’s a bit to know about us! 🐾
We are a passionate group of pet enthusiasts dedicated to helping you care for your fur babies right at home. Our mission is to make pet care accessible and straightforward, blending expert tips with everyday practicality.
Meet Barbara Fitzgerald
Barbara Fitzgerald is an esteemed AKC Breeder of Merit and serves as a Board Member for the North Georgia All Breed Herding Dog Association. She has judged prestigious events like the 2016 BCSA Sweepstakes and co-chaired the 2019 BCSA National Specialty. Barbara has authored the “Conversations with Champions” column for the BCSA magazine, Borderlines, interviewing top canine trainers and breeders. She is also a contributing editor for The Modern Bark.
Barbara co-runs Solaras Kennels, specializing in training AKC border collies excelling in various competitions. Together with Olga Fitzgerald, they have produced numerous AKC Champions and Grand Champions. Notably, their dog Grand CH Solaras-Callista Cavalcade’s Companion was the number one border collie in the AKC National Owner Handler Series inaugural year.
Submit a question to Barbara in Ask a Breeder.
Meet Mark dos Anjos, DVM
Dr. Mark is a seasoned mixed animal practitioner with over 40 years of experience working across Africa, Europe, the US, and South America. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. His interests include dermatology, dog training, canine and feline behavior, and exotic animal medicine. Dr. Mark lives on a small ranch in Brazil, where he cares for his horses, sheep, poultry, parrots, and a rescue Capuchin monkey named Niki.
Since moving to a rural region in Brazil, Dr. Mark has been able to work with a variety of wildlife, which he finds immensely rewarding. Notably, his experience with Niki, the Capuchin monkey he rescued, has been one of his most challenging and fulfilling endeavors as a vet.
Submit a question to Dr. Mark in Ask a Vet.
Meet Louise Fiolek
Louise has been writing about her love of pets for over 13 years, helping dog and cat owners better understand their companions’ needs and behaviors. She offers practical tips, from home remedies to knowing when to see a veterinarian, and enjoys studying veterinary medicine and volunteering with animals in her community.
Latest Posts
At Your Pets at Home, you can learn more about us by exploring our latest posts:
- How to Potty Train a Puppy to Go Outside Quickly!
We polled breeders, trainers and dog lovers for their best tips on how to house train your dog quickly, and how to potty train a puppy to go outside reliably. - What Do You Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Listen
A reader with a lovable 2-year-old Beagle asked us for some tips on training him. His concern? Baxter wouldn’t listen or respond to training methods, always barking at people and howling. Follow our tips on what to do when your dog just won’t listen. - Crate Training a Puppy the Nice and Easy Way
The ABCs of crate training a puppy, the nice way! - What Steps Can You Take to Correct Your Dog’s Bad Behavior?
Knowing how to fix negative behavior in dogs can be challenging for many pet parents. After all, we don’t have expert dog trainers at hand to assist us. But, while many negative behaviors are common, here’s the good news: anyone can correct behavior problems in dogs with the right training techniques. - A Midwest Pet Adoption Center and Its Celebrity Cat
These days, many Americans say “Adopt, don’t shop” for a great pet. They go to various pet rescues, SPCA installations, and county animal facilities. Each is different and has different standards of care. One of the many animal rescue and adoption organizations is Bloomington Animal Care and Control in Indiana, southwest of Indianapolis. Here’s my review.