Every once in a while, during class instruction we get a question that usually requires time, thought and even a thorough discussion about who/what/when/why the dog parent is asking. However, when we are in the middle of teaching a group class, it's a challenge to give a proper answer. So this series of posts will be [...]
It never gets old to give your dog a new toy or activity to do in the home. If it's: ✔ rainy ✔ snowy ✔ icey ✔ you aren't feeling well ✔ Veterinarian said keep dog calm post-surgery Lots of good reasons to make your own puzzle toy! This video is an oldie but goodie, [...]
What is Responsible Dog Walking? A recent discussion on a neighborhood list serve brought up a debate about picking up your dog's poop. Some owners use other lawns to potty their dog and as long as they picked it up, thought it was fine. Other neighbors thought that lawns are people's property and dogs should [...]
In my 10 minutes watching from the outside of a dog park this past Saturday morning, I whipped out my iPhone to start taking video. Let's be very clear, if it was awesome, healthy, happy, play, I would have also taken video. But it wasn't and, not to ruin the punchline, it usually isn't. My [...]
I am a late adopter of Big Bang Theory. I mean why haven't I been watching this show for years? The upside? I have years of reruns to watch in the middle of the night or at odd times. If I stumble upon the show there is a good chance I haven't seen the episode. I happen [...]
Is one of the first questions I get asked when a family is looking to bring a dog home. The short answer: It's less about type of dog but how the dog behaves in and around your family, environment and lifestyle. Sure, I can sterotype a bunch of breed-types but I also have plenty of experiences that [...]
Catch my article in NoVA Dog Magazine's summer issue? Well ya should! There is a contest going on so you win a free swim at the Clifton farm. Simply share a picture of your dog this summer around water.. in any way, by August 1st. You will be entered for a drawing that will happen [...]
Three quick and different ways to feed your dog. Ditch the bowl and feed your dog like the opportunistic, scavengers that they are! Have a cool way that you feed your dog? Don't hesitate to share.
Thank you to my dog, Betty, who will quickly run to me after a poop because a little got stuck and I have to pull the rest out. Thank you neighbor for muzzling your dog on your walk for reasons I can only guess but your dog will drop from heat stroke walking in a soft, [...]
In honor of National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2014, I thought I would write about the word I hear the most when a client first calls me about an issue: "My dog is fine when ___(insert situation here)_____." I don't blame the person for saying it, but it is an incomplete observation and interpretation of a [...]
