Oh the lovable Labrador retriever, most popular breed in the United States! So well recognized, this winsome breed needs almost no introduction. Whether yellow, chocolate, or black, the Lab is consistent in traits and...
Have you ever given much thought to your dog’s leash? Each time you take him for a walk you connect one end of the leash to his collar and hold firmly to the opposite end. This simple lifeline keeps your dog from wandering in...
“I love watching my dogs open their Christmas presents. This past year was funny because one night while I was out to dinner, my boys found and opened all their presents. They didn’t touch anything that wasn’t theirs. But I came...
All dogs like to play, but not all dogs like to fetch. Non-retriever breeds may not like to carry things in their mouths or a rescue dog might never have learned the game. Whether this is the case or you’re just looking for...
My mother always told me that you never mention religion and politics in polite company. After several years of working with dog owners, I have added ‘designer dogs’ to complete the trifecta.After spending years on the receiving...
If you are someone who believes that a blind dog cannot be trained, that it faces a miserable life, and that the kindest thing an owner can do is put the dog down, please read on. A blind dog’s determination to enjoy life in...
“I have the greatest dog in the world; my 2 year old son can lie on top of her, pull her tail or grab her lips and she’s just fine!”As a dog trainer and Humane Educator, I shudder when I hear stories like this. While a dog like...
