Since January of 2011 when I started teaching puppy classes I have told clients that one day it would be my turn to experience the joys and frustrations of raising...
It has been my good fortune to have met and worked with so many wonderful people who love their dogs and want the best for them. Whether in classes or...
At this time most people either think about or even write down resolutions for the New Year. Everyone is optimistic and has good intentions. As I think about what my...
I met Bailey, though he was named Chewy at the time, when I began dog walking at the old Humane Society off of Central. He was kenneled with Badger. The...
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) came out with its Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines to provide veterinarians and staff with “evidence-based information to ensure that the basic...
Dog owners know which foods are poisonous for our canine companions. The list includes apple seeds, the pits from pitted fruits, chocolate, garlic, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, onions, walnuts, and...
Fear has been defined as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat” according to Oxford Dictionaries. Dr....
We often hear talk about bullying in our schools. Thinking about this, I paused to wonder if dog owners might sometimes bully their dogs. Yelling at them, physically manipulating them...
