When violence occurs between family members, pets are often victims of abuse. I read a lot of articles about pets, but one in particular struck me this week because it touched on an issue I have never thought about before – pets battered during domestic violence. The article in this month’s (June 2008) “O, The …
Posts from: May 2008
10 ways to get your dog to come when called such as making it a fun game and only calling your dog if you’re doing something positive.
Here are 10 commands or cues every dog owner should work to perfect with his or her dog beyond the basics. Of course, the words you decide to use are not as important as how your dog responds to the commands. Other words could be substituted for my suggestions. For example, the word “give” would work …
Today was day three of my 30-day challenge to take my mutt to 30 new places. Today we sort of hit up three in one, by walking down a new street and going to two garage sales on that street. Ace wore his backpack and pinch collar, so he was on his best behavior. He …
The golden retriever How could you not love a golden retriever? This is my old dog, Brittni. I guess you could say Ace is her replacement. He has a lot to live up to. I grew up with golden retrievers, so it will always be one of my favorite breeds. I don’t know if there …