Category Archives: Dogs and Kids

Thanksgiving Day: What’s Your Plan For Your Pooch?

A few years ago, my friend’s 150lb Mastiff ate a raw 28 pound turkey that was sitting on the counter. Both were unsupervised. Luckily, she was fine and full. Let’s just say, the next few days when she went to the door, it was opened often and quickly. I had a call from a new client the Monday…

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They’re Starting To Look At Each Other

In houses with multiple dogs the best way to know that everyone likes each other is if they are NOT looking at each other. They can be playing, sleeping on top of each other, eating together and even madly in love with each other, but the minute they start staring at each other, then it’s…

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TC and Wags: Stuffed Animals, Puppies and “Leave It”

TC and Wags are two stuffed animals that live in my house. They are treasured members of the family. They are also the subjects of a series of childrens’ books (that’s a whole other story).  Their safety is of utmost importance, as many of you know, who have “friends” in your house who are no…

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Positive Training: A New Generation For Peace

As my 3 year old great-niece came downstairs this morning full of energy and singing Beatles songs, (love that kid) Little Star and I knew the quiet of the morning was over. Laughter, running, screaming and crying would now take the room. Star was always friendly with kids and we had a lot of them…

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