I’m still learning to let go of what others think. What is our obsession with judging others, anyway? At 27, I am still figuring out what I want to do with my life. I imagine this will be something I never quite figure out, as my goals will always be changing. And that’s a good …
So what makes a perfect dog daycare? Below are my ideas. I’d love to hear yours. At a perfect dog daycare, the dogs hang out in small groups of no more than five. This makes the pack manageable for the person supervising. The majority of the time is spent outdoors, and a long walk or …
Heart dogs I’m wondering if people believe in the idea of a “once in a lifetime” dog. You know, the dog in your life that no other dog can compare to. The dog that is held above all others. The dog that somehow stole your heart even though you have had or will have many …
Adopting for the right reason I have been stalking one particular dog online for about two years now. I don’t think I’m alone here. Most dog lovers have their eyes on a certain rescue dog that for whatever reason they really, really want to adopt. Usually the deterrent is another family member, but it could …
Ace and I tested out the Dog Shammy Variable Speed Dog Dryer. The dryer met all my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone who bathes their dog at home.
My mutt Ace has become a more social and confident dog. I adopted Ace in March 2007 when he was exactly a year old. He was very friendly at this time, but also submissive and even shy. He didn’t know how to play with other dogs, although he enjoyed being around them. He didn’t eagerly …
I use positive reinforcement to teach my dog not to barge through doors. When Ace makes the “human-like” decision to wait at the door, he is rewarded with praise, treats or a walk. If he barges ahead, we go right back inside (no fun). Ace is the type of dog that will get bored with …
My cat Beamer has a food obsession, and that’s putting it lightly. He will eat everything. I’ve found “the real-life Garfield” with his head in the butter container (that he opened). He has stolen frozen steaks off our counter, and we have to keep child locks on our food cupboard. All garbage containers must remain behind …
You may have noticed I haven’t mentioned Morgan recently. That’s because after fostering him for two weeks, I made the difficult decision to stop fostering him.
I’m always looking for different ways to train, socialize and exercise my dog. I love bringing him to new places, teaching him new tricks and watching him interact with other dogs. That’s why I brought the mutt along to a frisbee class in July with Pawsitive Vybe of Fargo – we had a blast! Abby …