Words Woofs and Meows
Please, Be Polite to Your Dog
In my November column, I indicated that Jean Donaldson’s book, The Culture Clash, played a major role in refuting the dominance myth. However, her most astute observation is in the...
Please, Be Polite to Your Dog
In my November column, I indicated that Jean Donaldson’s book, The Culture Clash, played a major role in refuting the dominance myth. However, her most astute observation is in the...
Muppy & Don–Our Journey with Cancer An Update
Muppy was diagnosed with bladder cancer on June 20th. As I write this on January 8th, I am very pleased to tell you that Muppy is still with us, and...
Muppy & Don–Our Journey with Cancer An Update
Muppy was diagnosed with bladder cancer on June 20th. As I write this on January 8th, I am very pleased to tell you that Muppy is still with us, and...
Selecting Healthy Treats for Your Dog
Calories & Ingredients Matter! We give our dogs treats for many reasons: as training rewards, to keep them busy, to provide nutrition, to help keep their teeth clean, and just...
Selecting Healthy Treats for Your Dog
Calories & Ingredients Matter! We give our dogs treats for many reasons: as training rewards, to keep them busy, to provide nutrition, to help keep their teeth clean, and just...
Online Resources for Pets You Can You Trust
It’s become an annual tradition for me to review and recommend a book about pets every December. This year, I’m going to review online resources that I trust and that...
Online Resources for Pets You Can You Trust
It’s become an annual tradition for me to review and recommend a book about pets every December. This year, I’m going to review online resources that I trust and that...
Reflecting on 30 Years as a Pet Care Professional
The End of Dominance–No Pain, Force, or Fear Last month, I celebrated my 30th anniversary as a pet care professional. This is the first of several columns where I’ll...
Reflecting on 30 Years as a Pet Care Professional
The End of Dominance–No Pain, Force, or Fear Last month, I celebrated my 30th anniversary as a pet care professional. This is the first of several columns where I’ll...
Accepting Your Dog for Who They Are
Having Reasonable Expectations While Being Patient and Kind Countless times, I have heard: • “I wish he were more like my old dog,” • “The breeder...
Accepting Your Dog for Who They Are
Having Reasonable Expectations While Being Patient and Kind Countless times, I have heard: • “I wish he were more like my old dog,” • “The breeder...

