Who’s Who? Checking in at Petersen Pet Hospital
Reward Good Behavior Quickly
If your dog successfully performs a trick or exhibits some other good behavior, reward them right away! We dogs are pretty forgetful, so if the reward comes more than a few seconds after the act, we’ll likely forget what we’re being rewarded for. Be quick to deliver treats or praise during training.
Things have been pretty wild at Petersen Pet Hospital over the last few months. We’ve had some new faces join the team, and we want to give them a proper introduction!
Practice With Patience
Linda Short
It takes time to learn a new skill. Think about how long it took you to learn how to ride a bike as a kid. Dogs also need time to learn skills. This includes tricks
Linda started her career in veterinary medicine in Independence, Minnesota, after graduating
from the veterinary technician program at the Medical Institute of Minnesota. After Linda and her husband, Mike, got married, they relocated to Marion. Shortly after, Linda stepped away from the veterinary field to raise her son, Trevor, but she always knew she’d be back.
like speak or shake, as well as good behaviors like going to the bathroom in the yard instead of on the rug. Don’t expect your pup to master any trick on the first day of training.
Every pet is unique, and sometimes you might need a little extra help to train your pet. If you’re looking for a reliable trainer, don’t hesitate
to ask for recommendations at Petersen Pet Hospital! We’ll be able to point you to a quality trainer who will be able to help your pet with whatever challenges they’re facing. –Sam
Now Linda is ready to get back in the field, and she’s joined Petersen Pet
Hospital as a veterinary assistant. Over the years, her genuine love and compassion for animals, her interest in science, and her desire to learn
have remained strong. At home, Linda spends time with her husband, their son, and Maui, their playful tortie the family adopted from the animal shelter.
Dane Popenhagen
The dog days of summer are here, which means we’re all looking for ways to cool off. Help your pup stay cool this summer with these easy-to-make frozen PB&J bites.
Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Dane has spent the summer as a kennel assistant at Petersen Pet Hospital. He has a deep love for cats and dogs, and his favorite part about working with animals is when a shy dog or cat opens up and trusts him. Dane is working to become a veterinarian so he can continue to help take care of animals who are unable to take care of themselves.
INGREDIENTS
4 spoonfuls xylitol-free peanut butter
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12 medium strawberries
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1/4 cup cold water
Dane will soon be leaving the hospital to attend Iowa State University where he will finish his undergraduate degree in finance on a pre- veterinary medicine track. He plans to attend Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and become a successful veterinarian. We really appreciate all the hard work Dane has done for us and wish him the best of luck on his path to becoming a veterinarian.
DIRECTIONS
1. Rinse strawberries and remove tops. Transfer strawberries to a blender and purée with water until smooth. 2. Pour mixture into preferred single-serving molds (like an ice cube tray) to 3/4 full. 3. Carefully place a dollop of peanut butter in each filled mold. Make sure peanut butter sinks into the mixture. 4. Place in the freezer for at least 5 hours or until frozen solid. 5. Serve frozen on a hot summer day!
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