Dogs Make Good Cheer Uppers
It’s the end of my first week back from vacation. It was a pretty bad week and I’m glad it’s Friday. I have to work all weekend, sadly. Which was a little depressing when I realized it. I happened to...
View ArticleEasy Dog Training Treats on the Run
Schooner is in socialization overdrive right now. I’m finding places to go every day so I can get him out and around lots of different sights and sounds. The more he sees in a happy and comfortable...
View ArticleNanny Cam for Your Dogs
I found the coolest little techie gadget when I attended BlogHer last month. It’s a little camera called Dropcam and it’s the perfect tool for you if you want to keep an eye on your dog while your away...
View ArticleGreat Treats Can Help Your Dog Through A Vet Appointment
We’re headed to the veterinarian today for a quick look at a ridiculous wart between Schooner’s toes. It’s been bothering him quite a bit — and bleeding if he gets rambunctious. He’s 10 months old,...
View ArticleService Dog Training: Our New Charge, Levi
Meet Levi, our newest service pup in-training. He’s about 10.5 weeks old and cute as a button. He’s a Labrador retriever from service dog parents. He was bred specially to be a service dog and we have...
View ArticleDog Training: Do This, Not That
The new puppy Levi, is doing what normal puppies do: he’s using his teeth to explore. At the moment, he’s exploring a hand that’s been offered. I hear “Ow! No!” and watch as the offered hand remains...
View ArticleSocializing a Puppy: ClickerExpo 101
Elevators. With mirrors! Crowded meeting rooms. Projection and audio systems. Applause. Lying down for 60 minutes with dogs (puppies!) nearby. Spending the night somewhere other than home. Seeing ships...
View ArticleFor the Love of an Old Dog
I’ll do almost anything for the sake of my dogs. This year, I’m giving up something I love dearly: raising service dogs. When we started raising puppies for service work back in 2001, I was a newlywed....
View ArticleIntroducing Walter, the Labrador Puppy
Walter, the Labrador puppy is a lot of things. But no, he’s not mine. And no, he’s not a service dog pup. Walter is the first pup I’m raising for a client. He’s also a balm to help soothe the pain of...
View ArticlePuppy Training: Walter’s Ready for His Family
Puppy training can be fun. Puppy training can also be exasperating! When you think about it, there’s an awful lot to teach a puppy. And if you’re going to do it right, you need to pack a lot into 8...
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