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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dog sports are becoming increasingly popular, as more dog owners discover the joy of watching their dogs do what is often instinctual to them. The fun part is that when our dogs play some sports, the rules and structure of the activity are only limited by our imagination, and the [...]
No, it’s not Flash Back Friday, but humor me for a moment... When I was in high school, one of my favorite albums was Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits. One of my favorite songs was The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy). Here’s a sampling of the lyrics: "Slow down, [...]
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 [...]