December 11, 2018
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‘Tis the season of gift giving so I’ve selected 10 great (and reasonably priced) gifts for the dog lover in your life. Fun and Funny I admit dog shaming pics make me laugh. The good natured camaraderie of dog lovers; … Continue reading
November 20, 2018
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This is a quick, easy, and fun doggy delight: 1) Put a few of your dog’s favorite food treats into the Starmark Everlasting Treat Ball. 2) Insert a USA Bully Stick through the Treat Ball. 3) Let the games begin! … Continue reading
October 20, 2018
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The story here is that my dear friend has had a stroke so I have her Standard Poodle, Harry, while she recovers. While he’s here, he’ll be my service dog in training. How far we’ll get I do not yet … Continue reading
October 18, 2018
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PJ and I went through two extensive crate rests together, one after each of her knee repairs. She was confined to her crate or on leash with me until she was healed completely. These periods of crate rest taught me … Continue reading
August 16, 2016
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He’s had a great summer playing with the kids, romping outside, enjoying nonstop family time but now, as August rolls on and the first day of school approaches, it is time to prepare your dog for the major attention downshift … Continue reading
April 29, 2016
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It seems these days there is a lot of confusion about the difference between a Service Dog and a Therapy Dog. Hopefully, we’ll be able to clear up the confusion for you. A Service Dog is a dog who has … Continue reading
February 24, 2016
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This morning, while supervising play between three young dogs, one pup came to me and sat on my feet. I knew what he wanted: time out from play. He was a bit overwhelmed and was asking for my help. I … Continue reading
February 9, 2016
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Bracken became seriously ill suddenly. What I thought was an age-related limp and then maybe an injury turned out to be rapidly growing cancer with an excruciating autoimmune component. Through large amounts steroids and pain medication, she worsened. Then, when … Continue reading
November 15, 2015
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Yes, you are a dog trainer. Even if you don’t want to be, mean to be or have any idea how to be, you are. Because every time you interact with your dog, you are teaching them something. Example: my … Continue reading
November 13, 2015
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Walking Pip today I noticed a distinct tuft of fur escaping from her sleek, short-furred haunch signaling that her fall’s shedding cycle has begun in earnest. For the next couple of weeks I either deal with her shedding proactively or … Continue reading