We like to think of our dogs as Zen masters. They, unlike us, are present in the moment. When they walk, they walk. When they sniff, they sniff. They don’t eat while watching tv. Or plan their weekend while chasing a ball. But did you ever think of what it means to be totally engaged in …
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Why Do People Resist Hiring Dog Trainers?
Obviously he loved his dog. But the dog’s behavior had changed recently and he didn’t know why. The vet said there was no medical reason for the change. My new friend described the history of his dog’s behavior and interactions with others in the family. And then he asked me, “What do you think I should do?” …
Do Yucky Things A Little At A Time
Honey and I were enjoying ourselves. I sat on the porch reading my book. She pressed up against me with her head on my knee—who doesn’t love having a furry lap blanket on an 85 degree day—totally relaxed. I quietly leaned over to pick up the object sitting on the table beside me. In a moment, …
Should You Get A Dog? Only If…
You can take a quiz for darn near any decision you need to make. I know you’ve seen them too: “Are You Ready To Marry Him? Take Our Quiz.” “Is Now The Right Time To Go Back To School? Answer Five Easy Questions To Find Out.” “Is Your Boyfriend Kinky? A Cosmo Quiz Tells You …
Do You Wonder If Your Dog Is Happy?
Is Honey sleeping because she just had breakfast and she’s tired? Is she just doing what dogs do? Or is she depressed because I didn’t take her for a long walk this morning? Does my dog look at other dogs and wonder if they have better toys? When I take Honey in the kayak, does …
Aha! Moments – 3 Lessons That Made Me a Better Dog Walker
Have you ever had an Aha! moment on a walk? Where you suddenly understand something new about walking with your dog and things click into place? I’ve had three. And they’ve made my relationship with Honey even stronger. Have you had any of these Aha! moments on a dog walk? Your Dog Doesn’t Have To …
When What You Think Is True About Dogs Isn’t
Has anyone ever told you you should only foster dogs of the opposite sex from your own dog dogs who get excited by small animals on a walk can’t be trusted to live with a cat if your dog is happy to meet a new dog at the shelter, they’ll get along fine once home …
Take Your Dog To Work Day – 8 Tips To Make It Work
Honey started working with me when she was eight weeks old. She was the best office mate I’ve ever had. Today is the sixteenth anniversary of Take Your Dog To Work Day. Here’s insider information on what it’s really like to take your dog to work. Ask your boss before bringing your dog to work for the first time. Outline …
Ramp It Up To Adventure – #Solvit Pet Ramp Review
What do you think of when you hear the word ramp? Wheelchairs? Wild leeks? Since Honey and I have found the Solvit Deluxe XL Telescoping Pet Ramp(affiliate), when we think of ramps we think of adventure.
Words Only Dog People Know
When you love a dog, you need a whole new vocabulary. The Oxford English Dictionary, even unabridged, does not have enough words to describe things dog people know well. Here are just a few words I’ve learned to better describe living with dogs. 10 Words Only Dog People Know How many of these words do you …