So here’s a scary statistic: Almost half of abused women say they aren’t able to escape their abusive lives because they worry about what will happen to their pets if they leave. Abusers often use pets as pawns, which means many survivors tend to hang around solely because of concern for their pets. There aren’t enough […]
Beer for Lunch
I had beer for lunch yesterday. That’s a rare occurrence around here, thankfully. Our tale begins with Tango. Tango has a weak hind-end. He’s 13 years old, he has lots of joint issues, and it’s to be expected. Yesterday morning, however, it was weaker than usual. I thought he had gotten into the liquor cabinet. Not […]
3 Hacks When Your Old Dog Pees in His Bed
One of the most labor-intensive problems I’m running into as our dogs age is that they pee in their bed while they sleep. This can be a headache if you have one of those nice orthopedic beds that have bolsters and thick mattress pads. It’s a pain because (1) it’s hard to take the bed […]
The Arthritis Adventures
You know that feeling when the veterinary technician takes your dog in the back so they can “start the procedure?” Worst feeling ever. Especially when the dog puts on the brakes when you reach the point that you can’t go with them anymore. Ugh. The worst. Today is joint injection day for Tango. I know […]
3 Ways to Make Training Stick: Easy Ways to Get Your Dog to Listen to You
What if I told you that YOU had the power to get your dog to listen to you more often? Does it sound too good to be true? It’s not and even better: it’s really easy! These three things are simple enough for everyone to do with their own dog. Try it for a month […]
Long Time, No Write
It’s been a long time since I’ve written, I know. It’s not you, it’s me. No, really. I’ve found myself drowning in the minutiae of small businessing. Also, taking care of three old dogs. Add to that teaching two Karen Pryor Academy courses. Training (barely) Schooner to like his veterinary visits. Add some business travel in there, and […]
4 Ways to Prep Your Dog for Back to School
4 Ways to Prep Your Dog for Back to School Back to school shopping lists have been printed, the stores are all carrying notebooks, pencils, markers, and paper. Cue the Staples commercial “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Parents put in a lot of footwork to make sure their kids are ready for back […]
The Results are In! Schooner’s Veterinary Visit…
Schooner’s Veterinary Visit Not long after we brought Schooner back home (he was gone at service dog training camp for 15 months), I took him on a field trip to our veterinarian. At that visit, I realized that Schoons was a little scared at the vet. He didn’t want to wag his tail, he stayed […]
Help Your Dog Through Scary Veterinary Visits
Does your dog think veterinary visits are scary? If you wish you could make those necessary visits a little easier on your dog, you’re in the right place. Schooner the Great Dane is 165 pounds of muscle. He’s a big boy and — even if I could — I’m not going to make this guy do […]
Truly Pawsome Review
Truly Pawsome Truly Pawsome is a high-end subscription box for discerning dog owners. When I was offered a free month of Truly Pawsome’s subscription box, I jumped at the chance. The dogs and I are always up for new and interesting dog related goodies and we weren’t disappointed with Truly Pawsome’s offerings. The box arrived stuffed with […]
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