On Friday, Mary over at Cowgirl by Proxy wondered about the dog training classes we take. I wrote a long, detailed response in the comments, which promptly got
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Canine Fear Confusion
Sometimes I feel l like the more I read the more confused I get about training a fearful dog and what can go wrong if you reward the
More Info: Rattlesnake Vaccine
When I reported the results from Lilly’s wellness exam, our training and blogging friend KB over at Romping and Rolling in the Rockies posted a comment that she
A Video Study in Canine Body Language and Play
Lilly’s best, best friend (Katie, the borzoi) came to visit over the holiday weekend. I shot some good at-play video that I think is pretty instructive, when slowed
Ginko’s Grumpy-Growler Day
Ginko had his first exam with our new veterinarian last Wednesday. And, let’s just say it did NOT go well. I’m not quite sure how my big boy
Bowl vs. Activity Feeder
I’m toying with the idea of transitioning (at least in part) to feeding the dogs from activity feeders (what we call “food toys”) rather than from bowls. The
FIDO Coping Strategy
Sometimes being a grown-up is for the birds. Seriously. Sky-high stress from work and family worries, dog worries, and life in general takes a toll when it continues
Pet Essay Causes Kerfuffle
I want to tell you about a horrible, horrible pet essay that is causing a flood of complaints. The essay, Otto, The Wonder Dog, published in the May
Who Has Been Snacking in My Car?
Saturday morning I got up and out of the house somewhat early for a meeting about a friend’s upcoming city council run for office, so I did NOT
Why We’re Meeting Our New Veterinarian
I was away at college when my family euthanized my childhood dog (Brandy, a cocker). They drew straws over the holidays freshman year to decide who would tell