I went with an open heart knowing that the chance for me to get a dog would be high. I saw a picture of him about a month before I met him and he had just come out of a pond. Now that I think about it, he’d just come out of the pond that was […]
Puppy Daze
Looking in the corner of the photograph of the new puppy, I couldn’t help but laugh at the tiny little teeth marks. I remembered my first puppy 22 years ago who ate everything in my house, not just photographs but treasured record albums and precious books, oh, right, AND clothes, blankets, noses off of […]
Through The Eyes Of His Dogs
I met this family, one at a time, through their puppy. That’s how I meet most families. This pup was an eight week old, French Bulldog. I learn about many families through their dogs that I train. Some of the families are very special. While dog trainers usually concentrate on the dogs, we do work […]
Our Dogs Would Walk Through Fire For Us, Let’s Do the Same For Them
Through the fire, To the limit, to the wall For a chance to be with you, I’d gladly risk it all Through the fire, Through whatever, come what may For a chance at loving you, I’d take it all the way Right down to the wire , Even through the fire: Chaka […]
Car Safety: To Buckle or Not To Buckle…..?
To buckle or crate or just let ride…. Here are the choices and options, to help you make the best decision. Whether it’s crates, seat harnesses or car seats, the most important aspect of safety is control. Even if the car is not moving, being able to contain your dogs inside the car is an […]
Expectations Of Snow
It’s a great day for the first snow of the year. It would have been Little Star’s eleventh anniversary of her first day here. It was a cold snowy Friday and it was one of the happiest days of my life. I would soon learn it was one of Star’s happiest days also. It […]
Thanksgiving Day: What’s Your Plan For Your Pooch?
A few years ago, my friend’s 150-lb 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 […]
Your Back Yard: Does Your Dog Love It?
Play with your dog. It’s not just a popular book by Pat Miller, Play With Your Dog; it’s a really good idea. Playing with your dog has many benefits for both you and Fido. In just a few minutes or an hour, you and your pooch can play to your hearts’ content. Dogs can be just […]
Canine Holistic Kit for Home and Car
While I was at a new client’s several weeks ago, I was motivated to write this after our session was over. She was walking me to my car when she told me they were leaving for a long car ride, over five hundred miles and her dog was stressed to the max in the car. […]
Walking With Some Slack: A Loose Leash Success Story
“Loose Leash Talking” is a fun title in my newsletter based on a term in dog training referred to as “Loose Leash Walking”. Try to say that five times or even once for that matter. Mostly it means that you can teach your dog to walk politely next to you without pulling, leaving your arms […]
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