Part I of Pandemic Pups discussed the challenges of socialization during the pandemic and offered tips on how to make it work. In this...

The woman on the phone sounded anxious. She needed a trainer to come to her house today. When asked about the urgency, she replied that...

I’m one of those people whose mind always seems to translate things into how they relate to dogs. The other morning was no exception. I...

When you bring a dog home from a shelter or adopt one from a rescue, you’re doing a noble thing. You’re taking a dog whose days might be...

Last night, in a jet lag induced bout of sleeplessness, I watched a Sex and the City marathon. Somewhere in the midst of this guilty...

As you know if you read my last blog entry, bringing a new dog into the family has been exciting, but there’s been a little too much...

We’ve had Bodhi now for just under five days. I blogged yesterday “announcing” him, and so many of you were kind enough to send nice...

_ September 2nd was my birthday, and my husband had gone out to get pizza from the best place in town. (Yep, I’m an expensive date!) I...

They say you really get to know someone when you travel together. In this case it wasn’t my husband I was getting to know better—we were...

Sierra is a furry social butterfly. Not only does she love people, but she loves to play with other dogs. Most mornings I take her to the...

“I love long walks on the beach, the feel of the wind in my hair, and cuddling by a cozy fireplace.” “Rock star type, young and lean with...

It’s the first day of a new decade, and I’m looking down at the sweetest furry face you’ll ever see. Sitting by my side as I type, she...

It’s been just over a year since I lost my beloved soul dog Mojo. I experienced three other losses last year as well, which sapped my...

You may have heard about the recent case of the wolfdog (a.k.a. wolf hybrid) who carried the family infant off into the woods, crushing...