Car Talk for Dogs: Creating Meaningful Connection on Walks If you have a teenager, you already know that staying connected during those years can feel like chasing a moving target. They're wrapped up in school, friends, and screen time, often lost in their own world. As parents, we may feel [...]
Summer has officially arrived! This time of year means different things to different people. For many, the long, warm days represent increased family time. Kids are out of school and many families take advantage of all that San Diego has to offer. People are planning outings to explore new areas, [...]
If you’ve ever had the joy of watching dogs play together, you may have noticed a few things. Dogs give play their best shot every time. Dogs’ play styles can vary greatly depending on their age, breed, and size. But one component of play that is pretty consistent among all [...]
As the new year is off to a blazing start, many people have already made New Year’s resolutions. When I think of making a resolution, I immediately think I’m supposed to examine a “problem with my life,” or a fault I have, then resolve to stop doing whatever it is [...]
My brother and his family recently got a new puppy. This was a very big ordeal, considering his daughter is allergic to most dogs and his wife has had limited experience with dogs in general. For years, my brother dreamed, plotted, and planned (often with my help) about how he [...]
This time of year represents a substantial change in our regular routines, not only for families with school-aged children. In an effort to beat the summer heat, I’m up and out the door with my dogs first thing (well, actually, after coffee). My walks are also my quiet reflective time [...]
We recently went to Paris on a family vacation. Like anyone else who is dog obsessed, I noticed all the dogs calmly walking with their owners, some even off leash, just plotting along. I was initially amazed at how well-mannered they were, and frankly, a little envious. Over the next [...]
A recent client asked my thoughts about how to best protect their dog from rattlesnake bites because they spend a considerable time in the desert. They had a previous dog who had been bitten by a snake, and their current dog has already completed rattlesnake aversion training with the use [...]
Your eyes are like windows to your soul. They shine and bedazzle as the stars do in the sky! They are like diamonds that mesmerize the person looking at them. When I look into your eyes, I keep on looking at them. I can't ever stop looking at them. Your [...]
January was National Train Your Dog Month (https://trainyourdogmonth.com/tips) and looking back, I gotta say, this is a strange promotion to me. Dogs are learning ALL the time, just not always from us. I believe that if you own a dog, EVERY month is a train your dog month, the learning [...]