When someone volunteers to foster a dog, one of her first questions is always going to be, “Does this dog get along with other dogs?” Sometimes the answer to this question isn’t known because the dog hasn’t been given the chance to interact with other dogs under appropriate settings. The problem is, when a dog …
Tips to help your dog pass the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test.
My foster dog Cosmo took the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen test this weekend. The average dog owner does not seem to be aware of what exactly this test is or why a dog should take the Canine Good Citizen test. I only know about the CGC test because of my involvement with local …
This is a big week for Cosmo. First of all, Cosmo turned 10 years old this month! Of course, he does not look or act his age, and I am sure he has several healthy, happy years ahead. But here is Cosmo’s biggest news: Cosmo has two approved applicants to adopt him, and maybe even a …
Every Chihuahua, Maltese, snorkie and mini wiener out there deserves its own patch of fake indoor grass!
How much money do dog walkers make? If you want to start a dog walking service or similar business, sooner or later someone will ask something like, “Oh, do you actually make money?” I met a guy through a friend over the weekend, and he asked me what most normal people ask: “What do you do?” Usually …
Note: Some of my friends, family members, readers and customers have recently lost a pet. This post is dedicated to those animals. Most of us will face difficult health decisions related to our pets. Emergencies come up. Dogs get sick and injured. They do not live as long as us. There is no way to …
Note: Lila has been adopted! Yesterday I got to meet this beautiful pitbull up for adoption named Lila. Wow, what a nice dog! This lady did not have that crazy “Oh my God, I just met you, but I love you!” energy many pitbulls have. She quietly greeted me. Outside, she was happy to lick …
How to walk two dogs at the same time It’s important for me to dedicate individual time each day to my own dog Ace and to my foster dog Cosmo. Ace and Cosmo have different needs as far as attention, exercise and training, but I usually end up walking them together to save time. Or, …
Most dog owners know how to teach a dog to stay. But what about getting the dog to actually stay in one position without moving around? My foster dog Cosmo will stay in one spot, but he likes to swivel his whole body so he’s always facing me. He likes to see if I have …