The days of excruciating heat seems to be over, here in Annapolis, MD. I know that our dogs and I are not going to miss those days and we’re now enjoying days with temperature in the low eighties. Aside from the weather changing, our schedule changes as well. This past summer we mostly did long…
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Dogs + Beds = Laughter
Years ago, I used to be obsessed with making sure that each dog would go to his/her bed, and now I wished I had recorded that because I could sit back and laugh at myself. Time went by, and now I just make sure that there are enough beds for all of them and let…
Vanna ID 50527282 Foster Dog
The cutie pie in the crate is our foster doggie. She is amazing. Small, energetic, loving and full of life. I’ll be working with her on behavior and training, with emphasis on the former. Dogs end up in shelters, many times, because they need behavior modification. We’ll keep you posted on her progress. Enjoy your…
Dealing With Grief And Hazel
Almost 10 years ago, when we went to visit family, were were fortunate enough to meet Hazel. She was so beautiful and so in love with our Alex. Hazel passed away a few days ago, and although I’ve mourned the loss of my dogs and that of my clients, I never assume that they feel…
German Shepherds, Mixes, And Pet Parents
Charlie is our first GSD mix. Most of our dogs have been pit bulls or pit bull mixes, and although I did do some research about this particular breed, there were things that did amaze me, so here it goes: Although we did have GSD puppies when I was growing up, they belonged to my…
Getting Ready For Thanksgiving 2021
Although we will be staying home this holiday, I was so glad to see on TV the amount of people traveling to see their loved ones which brought for me a sense of normalcy. What a difference a year makes! This year we got everything needed for our Thanksgiving meal so we’ll let you know…
Dogs And COVID-19: Living One Day At A Time
By the way, One Day At A Time, was one of my favorite shows which also includes the new version of this 1975 TV series. Did I just date myself? Seriously speaking, this is certainly a trying time for all of us, and for some people a pet is the only companion they have, therefore…
Mental Health, Self-Quarantine And Dogs
A few of you, I can imagine, are experiencing cabin fever, but I may be one of those lucky few that don’t feel that way. Yes, your mental health could and may be affected due to the executive order by Governor Larry Hogan to stay at home, but having a dog can make the difference…
Abby’s Trip To Canada – Part 1 of 2 (Montreal)
It’s been a while since I’ve posted on this blog, but lots of things happened the last few months that kept me busy: my mom fell down and had to have surgery; Cynthia’s mom passed away; my mom stayed with us for a while; a few doggies stayed vacationing with us; and Abby, of course,…
Memorial Day 2019
Today we honor those who died in military service, but I also want to remember those dogs that so bravely served our country, and the families that made the ultimate sacrifice and that still remember those long gone, but never forgotten. Thank you.
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