Category Archives: Human-Animal Bond
Are we having fun yet?
It probably seems pretty obvious to you, that these were unpleasant experiences for the dogs. Because the owners enjoyed going to Old Town, watching dogs interact and going to dog shows, they assumed, mistakenly, that this was fun for their dog too. Continue reading
Getting Ready for the Holidays
Anytime people are stressed, their dogs can become stressed too. Add in changes of routine and erratic schedules and you have a recipe for dog behavior problems. Fortunately with a little planning, it really is not that hard to avoid dog behavior problems during the holiday season. Continue reading
My garden has gone to the dogs!
As soon as we purchased our home in Vienna, I started working on the garden. However, for years my efforts seemed futile. Yes, we got some delicious vegetables, but my backyard still was a muddy, weedy mess. Dogs and landscaping … Continue reading
Is therapy work the right fit for my dog?
I often receive requests for therapy dog training and preparation. I am always happy to help owners prepare their dogs for this kind of work. One of the first things I discuss with my clients is whether their dog truly … Continue reading
Are you being haunted by the ghosts of your past pets?
If I had a dime for every time an owner started their appointment saying “my previous dogs never did these behaviors?” I would be well on my way to buying myself a vacation home in Hawaii. It is hard not to compare current pets to previous ones. Unfortunately, allowing yourself to be haunted can get in the way of your developing the best relationship you can with your new dog. Continue reading
Looking for Turtles?
So what’s the coolest thing you’ve ever trained a dog to do? I would love to be able to tell you it was something I did yesterday, but honestly, my favorite trick ever was one I taught one of my … Continue reading
Gardening and Dog Ownership
So gearing up to do a little gardening. Got to thinking about things that gardening and living with dogs have in common: 1. Most of the time, the amount of work you put in reflects what you will get back. … Continue reading
No time for the dog
So, I didn’t get back to this blog in February. I could tell you all that I didn’t have time to blog, and it felt like that. However, I didn’t get back to the blog because I didn’t “make” the … Continue reading
You can’t get apples from an orange tree.
I got my first dog when I was 17. This dog was truly my dog-he was fully my responsibility in every way. I had, like all pet owners, grand plans and a vision for how our life together would be. … Continue reading
A natural way with dogs-meeting Cowboy
My husband and I enjoy visiting Las Vegas for vacations. He enjoys the casinos, I enjoy the stunning desert parks nearby. We started discovering the desert when we did a typical tourist activity, a horseback ride in Red Rock Canyon. … Continue reading
