I’ve never been one to turn away from the raw and real, and nitty gritty about life. I don’t seek it out, but if it comes looking for me, I’ve tried to equip myself to the best of my ability to meet it. Hence my training as an EMT, my training in psychology, and my involvement with dog training and rescue. I figure that pretty much covers most of the bases.
As life often has a tendency to bunch up, … Read More
Arrow has a gorgeous coat! Soft as silk! We can’t go anywhere without people remarking. Even people driving by in cars will stop in the middle of the road to tell us! It’s really something.
But, like all Australian Shepherds, his coat didn’t get that way on its own. So what’s the secret? Regular brushing.
Australian Shepherds and other dogs with double coats require specific grooming tools to … Read More
Happy Birthday, Kenz! It’s been quite the two years!
First day home.
Still can’t tame the Betty Boop hair!
Ever on the look out—my sentry dog.
She who lives for walks…
And last but not least, another big brother.
Thank you for the endless laughter and joy.… Read More
You’re thinking about adding a loving addition to your family. No, not another kid; you either have enough of those or you’re not quite ready to start down that path. So what’s the perfect choice? Yep, dogs.
There are more than 400 breeds of dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC) and the National Kennel Club (NKC). That’s without including all the combinations of mixed breeds, which can push the selection options up into the … Read More
Arrow is a happy, excited boy! He loves to greet people as enthusiastically as he likes to play. Not necessarily typical Aussie behavior, but I’ll take it over shyness or aggression. Much easier to train!
So we’ve had to jump back into some remedial training. Here are some quick tips to help you if you are facing similar challenges.
Before diving into training techniques, it’s important to understand why your dog is jumping. Dogs may jump for … Read More
Thinking of getting a weighted blanket? There are so many to choose from, but this is my recommendation.
This brand of weighted blanket is like a warm, cozy hug. It can help reduce stress and anxiety, leading to better sleep quality, as it may increase serotonin and melatonin levels while reducing cortisol. The gentle pressure from these blankets can also help prepare your body for rest by calming your heart rate and breathing. This can make it easier to fall … Read More
I know. What am I doing, including an article on Bull Terriers? I thought you could use a good laugh. And this is one of the funniest articles I’ve ever read. That’s by way of a warning that you should not be drinking coffee while reading this. Try substituting your breed’s name and see how much of it would apply to your beloved—unless, of course, you have one of the smaller, delicate breeds.
“Are Bull Terriers Good With Children?” by … Read More
If you’d just walked in on this scene unawares, you might think you were in the middle of a shootout at the O.K. Corral, with fallen bodies strewn about. Nope. Just another day of trying to feed my picky eaters.
I’ve written before about the joys of getting my dogs to eat. We’ve reached comical new heights. Like toddlers, these guys now also need to have their lovey toys join in on the fun. Riley, my very sensitive boy, … Read More
