I learned early in Lilly’s training that even a slight verbal correction did more harm than good. So, her training is a pretty positive process. Still, after months

There’s a whole community of people who train and run rescued dogs in agility and other sports. It’s a proud accomplishment for any dog once deemed unwanted (or

It started last winter, when I regularly enjoyed a cup of hot cocoa with whipped cream at night. In front of the fire, I’d hunker down with Tom

The popular dog training books and DVDs in the “In Focus” series talk all about teaching your dog focus, but what about the handler? What’s a dog to

Over the weekend, I learned two things about people and dogs I love — one happy, one sad. First the good news, my friend and trainer Joy Bishop

Last week, Lilly went to the doctor for a major blood draw in preparation for our experiments with anti-depressants for her. Even though there are no indications (other

Here’s a game we often play to amuse ourselves. Give it a try sometime with your own dog. If Lilly was … If Lilly was Native American, she’d

Lilly and I ventured to a high-use public park in Denver over the weekend to visit some friends from out of town. Since I often lament Lilly’s reactions