We welcome spring, the flowers are blooming, the trees are going green and of course mother nature is everywhere. The puppies are here and the neighborhoods are buzzing, or barking to be more precise. There are cute little puppies, young shelter dogs and every once in a while an adopted senior. So, if you’re getting […]
Just a Few Ounces
We had the dogs to the vet yesterday and Lhotse’ lost four ounces. We were thrilled. That may not seem like a big deal, but when you’re dealing with a seventeen-pound dog, four ounces is great. It’s always been important to me to keep the dogs thin and therefore able to exercise. It’s about both […]
Sorrow Passes
Sunday went by quietly in my house. It has been quite busy around here lately. I have been recovering from spinal surgery. My elderly father had a fall and has been in hospitals, rehab and critical care facilities for the last six weeks and that has brought an onslaught of family staying here. The fact […]
Cabin Fever
The mid-Atlantic area has been pummeled with 40 inches of snow. Many times this week I’ve had conversations with clients and friends about the lack of activity their dogs are having in Chicagoland. Other areas are experiencing “more snow” and “more ice” then ever. My friends are literally homebound. One client has renamed her sweet […]
There are Agility Courses EVERYWHERE
I learned a new thing on the way home from Maryland last month. I love it when that happens, especially when it makes me a better dog mom and a better trainer. It was the start of December and a little snowy. As I looked out my hotel window I noticed a playground about 200 […]
Safety Tips for Crate Training
Positive trainers see the multiple value of crate training. Most of us love our crates. We use them in a variety of settings for training. I have four crates for my three dogs, which they use daily. They love their crates. There are articles, book chapters and videos everywhere about how to crate train your […]
Put Down Your Cell Phone and Walk Your Dog
When I got my first dog I was determined to develop a wonderful walking relationship with her, so I grabbed the leash, got the dog and out we went. We started out slowly and soon had a number of great walks in our inventory with different mileage and terrains. As we walked we talked. I […]
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