When Dogs Grieve
You may note the title chosen for this post is “When Dogs Grieve”, not “Do Dogs Grieve?”, as is more commonly found. I did that intentionally, yet not for clicks. I think to form it as a question is, frankly, ludicrous. Of course…
He’s Home!
Okay, so it was almost a week ago that they finally “let” Jamie come home. Truthfully, I did not want to leave his side now that we could catch up on cuddle time! But he has gotten some actual rest (which is nearly impossible in a hospital)…
Anticipating Change
Funny how so much has changed over the past several weeks. For me, this quarantine bs has not altered a lot of my work and going to and fro. Anyone that knows me, knows I prefer being home and my life and work fit quite scrumptiously within the bounds of…
Get Your Dog’s Attention!
Dog owners often struggle with diverting their dog’s attention away from unwanted distractions. Many have difficulty getting their dog’s attention, period. Although this is a sign of deeper relationship and training issues, there are simple,…
Dog Speak–Subtle Cues to calm the BEAST within
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…
Be Pack Leader IV–So what’s that have to do with…?
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…
Aggression Can Be FUN! Stop Aggressive Dog Behavior
Since we were getting a little heavy in Step II of Stop Aggressive Dog Behavior, I find it a good time to share some fun. If you have gotten this far and are implementing the Steps, I want to take a moment to thank you! For me, this blog is more of a…