Information on living with, training, and loving Dogs
Riley is the sweetest creature on the planet. He is a no-fuss-no-muss dog. He knows his job is to pump love into the world, and he excels at it.
He only has one flaw.
He never barks.
I’d stepped out on the deck to take a call because the reception is better out there. I didn’t realize he had slipped out behind me, and I wasn’t thinking to look for him when I came back inside.
An hour passed. Not … Read More
Ever heard of the term “Jump Down Syndrome”? Me neither, until my Aussie, Kiera (who was 12 at the time), jumped out of my car at the Vet’s for a routine checkup. That simple jump triggered the onset of Vestibular Disease, which she battled for the rest of her life. The irony of that moment—taking her in to keep her healthy and instead setting off something that would plague her to her death—still gets me.
My vet called it “Jump … Read More
Arrow has been dealing with allergies, and getting his meds straightened out has been tricky. Stomach upsets have been a problem. Last night was not a good night for him. At 3 AM he needed to go out. Not my favorite time to be up and outside in the cold. So imagine my delight at being rewarded with getting to see this!
All the while being serenaded by a Great Horned Owl in the background. Mother Nature, she sure is … Read More
[Make sure to read through the comments. There are hundreds where I answer specific questions that may speak directly to your situation.]
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Q: From the Mailbag: Natasha asks, I currently have two male dogs (a Labrador 5 yrs and a Yorkshire Terrier 2 yrs) and they both get along great. I’ve always wanted a Rottweiler. Do you think it would be a bad idea getting a 3rd dog? What sex would you say would be better? Thanks.
A: Natasha,
I wondered why my green bean production was so low this year. Now I know why. This little smarty pants figured out how to open the garden gate to let himself in anytime he felt like having a little snack.
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Lyme Disease in the Northeast is No Longer Just a Dog ProblemIf you live in the Northeast, spend any time outdoors, or have dogs who do, you already know the drill: ticks are everywhere. And with them, the very real risk of Lyme disease.
So when I see claims downplaying Lyme risk (like in this video), I have to push back. She gives the likelihood of getting Lyme 3/10. I give this video 3/10 for accuracy for the … Read More
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