I Need a Helper Like THIS!!!

Love and Patience

Latin Dancer!

Walkin’ on Sunshine…a Doggy Day at the Beach!

Veteran’s Day

Today is Veteran’s Day, a day to recognize those who have or are currently serving their country by serving in the military.  Both my parents proudly served in the military during WWII. My Mother was an Army nurse, caring for injured soldiers over seas.  My Father, a sergeant, was stationed in England.  Now, they are [...]

Safe Dog Tip: Buffet of Hazards

Responding to Food Guarding in Adult Dogs

It is important to respond immediately to any indication that your dog is developing a food guarding inclination.

Avoiding Object and Food Guarding

Guarding food or an object that she considers valuable is not unusual for a dog. As with all training, it is by far easier to teach your dog these lessons when they are young.

A New Puppy? Now Comes House Training!

There are very few things that are more exciting than bringing home a new puppy! Exciting as it is, there will be many things that you will need to do for your new little friend. One of the most important is to house train her.

Who’s the Boss? You or Your Dog?

100 years ago, most dogs were not even allowed in the house. They were kept as outside animals and probably slept under the porch or in the barn. More affluent people may have had a lapdog, but farmers and working people had dogs that were expected to work to earn their keep. It might have been by herding stock, protecting the property or by killing rodents—but they had a job, they did it, or they weren’t kept around.