Through Twitter, I’m finding all kinds of interesting dog-related news items. Once in a while I’ll share. For example, there are reports of these energy-efficient, compact fluorescent light
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Veterinary Behavior Group Speaks Out Against Dominance-Based Training
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior released a position statement against the use of dominance theory in behavior modification of animals. The lengthy statement provides good scientifically
Help! Lost Border Collie Near Ben Nevis, Scotland
Romany is a tricolor border collie whose mom recently died. While hiking near Ben Nevis (a mountain in Scotland) to spread her mom’s ashes, Romany ran off in
5 Reasons I Nearly Made a Flawed Decision
I am devastated to report we have decided NOT to adopt Katie, the beautiful, sweet, amazing Borzoi who has become Lilly’s best, best friend over the last year.
Lilly and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Last Sunday, we got the sad news that Lilly’s best friend Katie needs a new home. Without bogging down in the details, suffice it to say that Katie’s
Please Stand By
I’m beyond sick with some crazy winter virus. No energy to write anything. Hope to be back to normal later this week.
Twitter Too
Lilly and I caved into peer pressure and joined the mini-blogging revolution over at Twitter. Indeed, you can sign up to “follow us” and have access to all
Vaccination Decision
In general, I follow the American Animal Hospital Association’s Canine Vaccine Guidelines. That means, I only vaccinate my adult dogs every 3 years (not every year). Since it’s
Mickey Rourke Thanks His Dogs
Working in such a solitary profession, often with my dogs as my primary company, I always appreciate when people thank their DOGS when they win a big award
My Lame Attempt at Scent Work
While casting about for something new to teach Lilly, I threw together a quick and easy scent discrimination training session. One word, my friends. HA! What seemed logical