Author: Dr. Melody Aitchison-Steed

Dr. Melody Aitchison-Steed graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California at Davis in 2005. Following graduation, she completed a 1-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and emergency care. After completing her internship, Dr. Aitchison-Steed has practiced small animal general medicine in Southern California. When she’s not practicing medicine, she is usually with her family (a husband and two sweet daughters, two dogs, and a cat!) enjoying the outdoors by hiking and camping, reading, or attending the kids’ sports events. She also loves writing veterinary education materials as well as working on a hobby parenting blog.

How to Leash Train Your Puppy

Dr. Melody Aitchison-Steed
Puppy on a Leash

There are many important steps to take to make sure you and your puppy have fun, safe, and healthy adventures together. You probably already know about check-ups and vaccines. How about training? Leash training and other important training tips are some of the most imperative and long-lasting skills you need to learn. This article provides… Read More