I know, it’s a bit early to be complaining about the cold weather since we’re still in the fall season, but that is not going to stop me from doing it anyway. I’ve realized that even Abby and Charlie tend to want to sleep longer once it starts getting cold. What changes or activities do…
Category: Breeds
Bundle Up! It’s Starting To Get Cold Here
Let me start by saying that most of the time I feel cold. I see people wearing shorts and t-shirts during fall season and I am in awe of them because I’m already cold during this time. Charlie, our GSD mix, was wearing a backpack, but no sweater, the same goes for Abby and Remy….
Adding A New Dog To Your Family/Pack
Bringing a new dog thru adoption or fostering is a wonderful idea, but you need to make sure that the new dog is compatible with you, pet parent, and your current dog. When we were planning to get Charlie, from the SPCA in Annapolis, we got Abby to meet him before making any decision to…
Multi-Dog Household And Energy
I’ve recently seen that shelters are struggling with the large intake of dogs that it is believed stems from the desire of people to adopt dogs during the pandemic, and this is yours truly trying to influence you to go out and adopt, but-and this is super important-make sure that your energy, that of your…
See You Later Dexter
This is a post that is hard for me to write, but I need to get it off my chest. There are clients with whom I still keep in touch with, even after years have gone by. They end up being friends and every so often we contact each other, and so last week, I…
Dog Walking Tips During Summer
To say that I love to walk with my dogs would be an understatement, but when it’s hot I need to be aware and mindful of the following: Pick an appropriate time to walk – I do my best to walk them before 9am and after 7pm Dark or black color coats – dogs like…
Rest And Relax Like Your Dogs Do, Without Guilt
We, humans, tend to take too many projects/jobs/chores on that leave us exhausted, overwhelmed, and fed up, to say the least. I believe our dogs are not only our companions, but our teachers. Have you ever seen a dog look guilty because he was napping? I haven’t. And with that in mind, we, humans, should…
Stop Talking To Your Dog!
Years ago, when I took my very first dog training class with an excellent dog trainer, Janet Bennet, there was a lady with a small dog and during class she had conversations with her dog rather than plainly telling him, “Sit.” To say that I smiled about this exchange between the two of them would…
Abby’s Vet Visit: She Did Great!
Taking Abby to the vet is-I know a lot of pet parents will no believe me-wonderful. She is calm, friendly, curious, and cooperative. When she was younger, she was hyperactive so I had to take her for a long walk before her vet’s appointment, and although I no longer have to do that, I still…
Is Your Anxiety Affecting Your Dog?
Yes, your anxiety is affecting your dog. Before I start a session with a client and her dog, I make sure that the pet parent is relaxed and ready to work. Dogs are able to figure out when you are sad, stressed out, angry, etc. How do they do that? I believe they do it…
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