Health & Wellness

Adjusting as Our Dogs Age, and Car Stairs Video

Jul 27, 20223 min read

Adjusting as Our Dogs Age, and Car Stairs Video

I remember when Mojo, our beloved 120-pound German shepherd-malamute-rottweiler-wolf mix, was a senior. Like so many dogs, his back end...

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Nicole Wilde

Jul 11, 20222 min read

Do Older Dogs Care Less?

You might be familiar with the adage about how, as we get older, we care less about what people think about us. I wonder if the same...

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Nicole Wilde

Dec 18, 20183 min read

Sudden Changes in Behavior

I recently received an email asking for a training referral. The sender had two senior dogs, and the younger of the two was suddenly...

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You Know Your Dog Best—And It Could Save His Life

Nicole Wilde

Sep 17, 20153 min read

You Know Your Dog Best—And It Could Save His Life

Tuesday afte Tuesday afternoon, after being gone most of the day, I returned home to find Sierra looking strange. She had been acting...

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When Your Dog Says, “Eeeuuu! What’s that Smell?”

Nicole Wilde

May 7, 20152 min read

When Your Dog Says, “Eeeuuu! What’s that Smell?”

My husband calls me a canary in a coal mine. I can walk into a room and, if there is any trace of a scent of a chemical nature, I will...

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Nicole Wilde

Sep 30, 20143 min read

Living in the Moment

One of my best friends lost one of her best friends yesterday. Sydney was a thirteen-year-old mixed breed bundle of love, and was my...

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5 Things to do Now, Before Your Dog Becomes Lost

Nicole Wilde

Sep 18, 20132 min read

5 Things to do Now, Before Your Dog Becomes Lost

No owner wants to think about their dog going missing. But during the course of your dog’s life, even with the best management and...

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Nicole Wilde

Jul 1, 20133 min read

So You Think You Know Canine Bloat?

I had planned a different post for this week, but a message I received changed my mind. It was from the owner of a dog who had bloated,...

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Are You Always Your Best Self? Cutting Your Dog Some Slack

Nicole Wilde

Apr 3, 20134 min read

Are You Always Your Best Self? Cutting Your Dog Some Slack

“You just don’t seem like yourself today.” Has anyone ever told you that? Or maybe a friend did something that caused you to think, “Wow,...

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Nicole Wilde

Feb 26, 20132 min read

Dog Injuries are Not Always Physical

I recently received a training inquiry from a woman with a four-month-old toy poodle. During our chat, she mentioned that she was...

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Nicole Wilde

Nov 14, 20122 min read

Doggy BFFs? Sometimes.

As any dog owner knows, people aren’t the only ones who develop lasting friendships. There’s no mistaking the excitement of a dog who...

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Nicole Wilde

Jul 18, 20122 min read

Is Your Dog Being a PAIN?

I can barely concentrate long enough to write this blog, as I’m in serious pain from a root canal. Not just any root canal, but one where...

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Nicole Wilde

Jun 5, 20122 min read

A Tired Dog is a … Less Anxious Dog

You’ve probably heard the saying, “A tired dog is a good dog.” Dogs who are pleasantly worn out have less excess energy to burn off by...

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Nicole Wilde

Apr 24, 20123 min read

Rest More, Train Less?

A recent article in Time Magazine entitled Shhh! Genius at Work discussed findings on the links between human creativity and sleep. Many...

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Nicole Wilde

Jul 19, 20113 min read

Product Review: Bike Tow Leash

I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to exercise Bodhi and Sierra. We already do urban mushing, which is big fun, but I...

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Sierra’s Latest Adventure: Urban Mushing

Nicole Wilde

May 29, 20103 min read

Sierra’s Latest Adventure: Urban Mushing

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know I’ve been on an ongoing mission to provide Sierra with enriching...

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Nicole Wilde

Apr 27, 20105 min read

Rattlesnake!

It’s hard to type when adrenalin is flooding your system. Know what it’s even harder to do? Catch a rattlesnake. Yes, warm weather in my...

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Nicole Wilde

Aug 24, 20093 min read

What is DAP and How Can it Help Dogs?

DAP stands for Dog Appeasing Pheromone. Products containing DAP, such as those sold under the brand name Comfort Zone, chemically mimic...

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So You Think You Know About Canine Bloat?

Nicole Wilde

Aug 18, 20093 min read

So You Think You Know About Canine Bloat?

I thought I did. It’s the second leading cause of death among dogs, after all. I knew that a potentially fatal thing can happen when a...

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