Managing Dog Allergies: Tips for Pet Parents

Abby, my 10 year old Beagle mix, every year during spring and fall seasons gets her ears really red with a funky smell to accompany this, and her paws also get a funny color. Zoe, my 4 year old mixed breed, this year started scratching more than usual so I think she is also affected…

Back To Basics Dog Behavior And Training Level 1.

To say that it was a hot summer would be an understatement and so just like kids went back to school recently, Abby and Zoe are going to do the same. We’ll be working on Dog Behavior And Training Level 1 nice and slowly.  Btw, Abby has selective hearing even though she’s been with us…

Walking With My Dogs

We took our usual morning walk today and I’ll be honest when I say that this is the very first gorgeous day in Annapolis, MD. Why? It’s sunny with a temperature that will reach 84 degrees! Now, that’s my kind of weather! How’s the weather in your neck of the woods? Enjoy this beautiful day…

Morning Walks: Best for Hot Weather

I know, I know. I’m always telling you to walk your dogs, and now I tell you to do the opposite. Are you confused? Join the club. Let me explain. I love to walk and this is a wonderful activity to do with your dogs, but you should do it when such activity is safe…

Want To Keep Your Sanity? Well, Then Walk Your Dog

There are a lot of reasons why you should walk your dog such as: maintaining a healthy weight, strengthening your bond with your dog, mental stimulation, etc. But honestly the number one reason for me is so I can keep my sanity, plain and simple. As a dog trainer, I see dogs from different breeds,…

Happy Thanksgiving 2024!

Zoe, Abby and Charlie relaxing in bed Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family!  This is probably the only year I haven’t posted a belated thanksgiving post. So many things to be grateful for and here are a few of them: family, that includes our dogs, health, new beginnings, delicious food, love, and peace….

Finding Gratitude:What Dogs Teach Us

It’s been a couple of months since I last wrote a post because I just didn’t feel inspired to write, and also because a lot of changes were coming my way and I needed to figure out things about life and family, and so I am back! I believe that we learn more from dogs…

What Makes You Happy?

If you asked me years ago, “What makes you happy?”  I would have answered without hesitation, “going out to dance the night away.” Now, if you were to ask me the same question, my answer would be, “Knowing that our dogs are safe and sound with us at home.” It’s interesting to see how people…

Summer 2024

It’s the start of summer and we, here in Annapolis, MD are certainly feeling it with temperature to reach 93 degrees by Saturday. And with that being said, these are a few things I do to keep my pack of doggies exercised and safe: Could you believe I said to skip a walk? Sometimes you…