Our New Normal
Our New Normal Almost a year ago, our apple cart was upset twice in one month. We lost our Nemo and then Tango had emergency surgery when a somewhat-routine ultrasound showed an unhealthy spleen. After...
View ArticleIs There A Difference Between Heeling and Loose Leash Walking? – Guest Post
Is There A Difference Between Heeling and Loose Leash Walking? Guest Post by Hannah Branigan of WonderPups Training. It’s our lucky day, folks. One of my very good friends, Hannah, has written a piece...
View ArticleDilated Cardiomyopathy in Great Danes
Schooner, our Great Dane, was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. Apparently, dilated cardiomyopathy in Great Danes isn’t uncommon. It was quite a blow to us. He’s relatively young (not yet 5 years...
View ArticleKnocked Down. And Then Again.
I’ve had “write blog post” on my daily schedule for the last six days. I keep moving it. Regular readers (ha, as if I’ve been a regular writer) know that for the past thirteen or so months, my life has...
View ArticleDNA Tests for Dogs: What Breeds Make Up Your Dog’s Heritage?
Got a mixed breed? Ever wonder what breeds make up your dog’s heritage? You’re not alone! Hundreds of thousands of people have submitted DNA of their dog to identify what breeds make up their dog’s...
View ArticleIntroducing Service Puppy in-Training, Rogan
Introducing Service Puppy in-Training, Rogan Welcome, Rogan! We’re back in the world of raising service puppies again! I promised our seniors (Nemo, Lily, and Tango — service dog dropouts themselves)...
View ArticlePuppy Training: Walter’s Ready for His Family
Puppy training can be fun. Puppy training can also be exasperating! When you think about it, there’s an awful lot to teach a puppy. And if you’re going to do it right, you need to pack a lot into 8...
View ArticleTeaching a Puppy to Listen in Public
Teaching a puppy to listen in public takes time. It also takes training, patience, and reinforcement. Rogan is slated to be a service dog when he grows up. If you’ve ever seen a service dog working...
View ArticleBoundaries – Movie Review
Boundaries – Movie Review I’m often asked to review dog-related products, treats, and food, but earlier this month, I was asked to do a movie review for a Sony Pictures movie called Boundaries. I was...
View ArticleShould You Get Littermates?
Should you get littermates? I don’t usually get this question. Normally, I hear “Help, we got littermates!” That comes after the littermates are already home and the people are feeling understandably...
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