I picked up Kiera late yesterday afternoon and she had a tough night. She’s doing much better this morning.
The vet thinks the growth was a result of an abscessed tooth, which she removed with a section of the gum just to be safe. It looks like we dodged a bullet! Exhaling now…
While Kiera is resting comfortably at my feet, I thought I’d use this time to talk about what can cause a canine abscessed tooth, what some of … Read More
Kiera is going in for surgery this morning to remove a growth on her gums.
Please send good thoughts for a speedy recovery and a benign biopsy.… Read More
Time flies when you’re having fun. And Cait has been having loads of fun with her little boy. Hard to believe he’s one year old!
Our very first meeting.
Wink (then named Casey) was a little shy and oh so tiny.… Read More
Cait came into this world with extra helpings of compassion and empathy. It doesn’t take long for people to discover this about her. And it’s not surprising that her friends frequently put her in the role of confidant and mediator. But it’s a role she often finds stressful — she worries about the responsibility of remaining unbiased and fair.
That’s a tall order for an emotionally mature adult, never mind a 13-year old caught in the throes of trying to … Read More
Having lived with and loved a rescue dog who came to me with aggression problems, and having been around the block with various training philosophies to find one that worked, I’m happy to see that progress is being made in the understanding of what actually helps and what hurts. While I know there are many Cesar Milan fans out there, research is beginning to discover what many good trainers have known for a long time — traditional punitive training can … Read More
Hey guys, want to make your smart dog famous? I’m writing a book that will include stories about how dogs demonstrate their intelligence. I’d like to include a story about your Doggy Einstein if you’ve got a good one.
If you think for a moment, I’ll bet you can recall several stories.
To help jog your memory:
… Read MoreHas your dog ever demonstrated uncommon common sense?
Has your dog ever shown cleverness or trickiness in getting its needs met, or in any other
I have the honor of guest blogging over at Paw-Talk today. If you’d like to take a peek at a typical day around here, head on over to get the scoop.
Even if you feel you already know quite enough about our gang, if you love animals, you’ll be in for a treat if you visit.
Paw-Talk began in 2001 as a forum devoted to all animals, where you could find lots of great information for just about any pet … Read More
What I love most about April is its promise of spring and rebirth. Even its holidays are days that offer cause for laughter and joyous celebration.
For those of us dealing with wintry climates, April ushers in excitement for all that is sunny, warm, and green. Winter coats get packed away, windows get thrown open, and fresh air and sunlight on our skin is the order of the day.
Okay, maybe I exaggerated just a tad on the sunlight on … Read More
