OMG – Baby Ferret Under Our Shed

Look what Lilly just found under our shed. We’ve seen “wild ferrets” on our property before. Years ago. But this one is new. It looks pretty young to

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Hopelessly Behind

For 10 full days and counting, I’ve been completely beset by germs. Rotten, rotten germs. While I muddled through interviews and meetings last week by phone, actual writing

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Dog Productivity Police

One of the ways I keep myself motivated in the face of unrelenting deadlines is to make a change — any change — in my work environment. I

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Dog Training Docket

The challenge of working 10-12 hours every day for weeks (possibly months) on end is that the pace leaves little room for much more than survival. That means,

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Wordless Wednesday: Third Time is the Charm

Until the winds reached gale force, I worked outside Saturday on the blog and other things so that I will have more time this week for paying clients

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Fearful Dogs and Human Emotion

We’ve long established that Lilly, our canine heroine, responds to every shift around her. That’s true at home. It’s true when we’re out in public. It’s true in

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Fearful Dog Training Update: The Cheese Meter

Last Saturday, while out running errands with Lilly at my side (… well, with Lilly behind me in her crate …), we stopped at our veterinary hospital to

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Fading Xanax: Spoke Too Soon

Lilly has been off the xanax for a month now. While at first report, she showed no ill effects, drug withdrawal, or behavior problems. Things may have changed

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Day 4: Never Shock a Puppy

This week’s topic in our Never Shock a Puppy campaign is barking. And, if you’ve ever seen those border collie t-shirts that say, “Welcome to the BARK side,”

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To Walk or Not to Walk

Typically, Lilly can tell from my morning routine whether or NOT I have time for a long walk. Sure, I’ve accidentally fooled her before, as told in Signs

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