I know, I know. It’s been too long since our last update on Hanani’s progress. We have been busy! Too, every time I gathered my thoughts to sit and write to you something significant changed. Now we are at a point where I can take a breath and […]
Repetition. Ah, that wondrous turn of events that does not turn effortlessly on its own. Like building a skyscraper, there are seemingly little, repetitive needs that create a foundation upon which such structure can be sustained. Much the same in training dogs. Even once that foundation is set […]
In setting goals we must periodically reevaluate where we are, where we are going, as well as what are the best steps to get us there. The same applies (or ought to!) in training our pooches. Earlier this year we set goals of getting Hanani ready for the […]
Here we are again after a terribly rainy Ohio season to kick off our summer fun. With wet grassy areas come ticks, mosquitoes and lots of things that bug our pets. No fear! There is a way to solve these issues. It’s an easy to make, low cost […]
Most folks do not like to hear about death–of anyone or thing–or anything to do with death. All too often, many folks will even go out of their way to avoid or ignore the topic altogether. I get that. I understand, to a point. So when I start […]
What a year, or so, it has been! And I do not say that with a positive sort of excitement. I’m sure others have had their days, or months, where you are on the brink of utter discouragement. That’s why we are mixing things up here a bit […]
Everyone has an opinion about usually everything that is. Moreso, you will find a vast spectrum of opinions on anything related to dogs and their training. Almost unanimously folks seem to be bothered when they see a dog wearing a prong collar. Others actually use them mainly because […]
Funny thing. I have been in ministry for over two decades. I pray daily. I am into the Word of God daily. Regularly, I pray beyond myself and my “own” world, so to speak. Prayer is my knee-jerk reaction to everything in life, so I thought. There are […]
How are you doing so far laying that foundation for pack leadership? If you still have a full head of hair, you’re probably doing well 😉 One of the primary tactics I have used for many years to keep myself calm, or to redirect myself when my dander […]
By now, if you’re following the Pack Leader series, you may be wondering what this crazy chic is talking about. Your dog may be peeing on the carpet and I blog about leashes, crates and collars. Your pup might be bouncing off the walls and I blog about […]
