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 [...]
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 [...]
There’s always more Without going down a huge rabbit hole, take a moment to consider what your own world would look like if you felt confident there is always more of whatever you wanted - food, money, land, opportunities, or simply, more chocolate. Crazy idea huh? Did you experience a [...]
Dogs can smell up to 100,000 times better than humans! Here’s an awe-inspiring analogy. “A dog's sense of smell is its most powerful sense,” Dr. Michael T. Nappier, DVM, DABVP, of the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine states. “It is so sensitive that [dogs can] detect the equivalent of [...]
When people think of dog treats, the first thing that probably comes to mind is giving a dog a bone, traditionally a milk bone. They are inexpensive, easy to carry and can quickly make someone a “fan favorite” during a neighborhood walk. But treats for dogs come in a multitude [...]
Since I’ve been staying home more than usual these past few months, I’ve been pretty much wearing the same clothes over and over again. Initially, this was a great perk! I was more comfortable and definitely doing less laundry. But now that it’s been going on for a while, the [...]
In light of all that it going on in our world, our dogs are the ones that will continue to benefit from social distancing. Social Distancing is Nothing New For many, learning the term “social distancing” is new. However, the concept is actually not. The first known use started [...]
Given the chance, they will go for gold. It’s rarely 70% effort. When chasing a squirrel, how often do you see a dog trotting after one? I’d say never. When playing with another dog friend, we marvel at the speed dogs exhibit, and the energy they so freely expend. It’s [...]