On our walk up to the road to get today’s mail, we spotted our bridge snake friend sunning himself on the rocks. Neither Lilly or Ginko noticed him
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Sunday Snake Encounter
You will NOT believe what Lilly did Sunday. We headed out for our usual 3-mile walk, and as habit dictates, Lilly ran to the edge of our bridge
Coping Strategies
Again, you have my apologies for the missing posts and general absence lately. I’ve been thinking a lot about how best to handle stress and worry when it
Another Terrible Idea: Canine Disarming
Prepare for another mini-rant rooted in utter dismay. A “new” solution to dog aggression? Disarm the dog’s canine teeth. Not kidding. It’s tedious to click through The Los
Behaviorists & Dogs Attacked
When I got my e-newsletter from Animal Behavior Associates last week, I was sad to learn that Dr. Suzanne Hetts and Dr. Dan Estep along with their two
Short, Pre-Holiday Update
I started writing a regular Friday training update, but I simply don’t have the energy for it. SO, here are just a few quick notes before the big
Quotes from Novel Gilead I Like
I finished reading the novel Gilead by Marilynne Robinson this weekend. It’s a book about a dying minister, who is leaving a diary for his young son. While
Emotional Roller Coaster
We’re thinking about the fear-recovery cycle in a different way after our follow-up behavior consult. While Lilly’s fear responses are smaller than a year ago, we’ll be working
Tend and Befriend Overcomes Fight or Flight
A shout out to my friend Audrey for sending me this research on how women handle stress differently than men. Apparently women “tend and befriend” to overcome feelings
Guilty Looks, Shock Collar Warning,
Thanks to my dog friends on Twitter, I learn about some interesting dog news. Here is a round up of things I thought you might enjoy, including when