Do you know what food aggression looks like in dogs? Schooner eats his food, spilling little kibbles out onto the floor. His maw, expansive as it is, has quite droopy sides and a few of those little kibbles find their way to the floor. The cat notices and takes a few steps toward the bowl […]
We’re God Parents!
I’ve never yearned to be a god parent. I don’t have brothers or sisters, so the chance of me being one was slim to none anyway, but I’m just not the kind of person to be voted god parent. I mean, I guess I could do it if the kid was like 17 years old, […]
Shock Collars: Necessary or Not?
All of us who love dogs wouldn’t intentionally cause them pain. They are our true friends. Our faithful friends. Unconditional love. Your dog’s unabashed love for you is one of the reasons you love your dog so much. Your dog wears his heart on his sleeve and he’s definitely in love with you, you, you! […]
Train Your Dog Like You Love Him
I’ve loved dogs since I was a little girl. I’ve always had dogs. I chose to make dogs my profession. Not because it’s lucrative (it isn’t) or because it’s easy (it isn’t that either). But because I want dogs to have the most fantastic life possible. Dogs don’t get to choose where they live or […]
Dog Safety: Mirrors Break Easily
Mirror, mirror on the wall, why did you have to fall? The best lessons are learned the hard way. This lesson could have been a lot harder to learn and I’m thankful no dogs were injured. I’ve got a full-length mirror on the back of my bedroom door. It’s a recent addition — it’s […]
Friday Fun: Dogs Gettin’ Dirty in the Mud
I’ve seen the pictures of the dogs who like to bathe in the mud. I didn’t really believe those pictures, I thought they were set up. I know dogs who don’t mind getting wet and muddy, but I’ve never met a dog who would actually wallow in the mud. I guess when you’re around enough dogs, […]
Doggie Hide and Seek
Not too long ago, a few things went missing around our house. My husband lost a tube of toothpaste. I lost my iPod. Turns out, a lot more than that went missing, we just didn’t notice. Can YOU spot the treasure in the couch cushions? Imagine my surprise when I found both of these things buried […]
Nemo’s Nose Works
Our names were called and Nemo and I walked toward the start line. Our first element was Vehicles. There was a nice breeze and Nemo’s nose was working long before it was our turn to come from behind the visual barrier and begin working the hide. We got the go-ahead sign. Nose twitching, Nemo took off. […]
Stinky Dog
Great Danes amuse me for so many reasons. I think their sheer size is comical for starters. When you add in their vocalizations, things start to get really funny. Topping it off are their facial expressions. I can’t take it, they crack me up. Is it just me? Takea look at the video and let […]
Dogs: Pets or Family?
I am an only-child. Growing up, I thought our dogs were my siblings. I’m not kidding. They were fantastic brothers and sisters though. We were as thick as thieves — we’d set out on a new adventure everyday. Sometimes I would lead the way, other times they were the trail boss. We always found good […]