We have a new foster dog. Meet Brandy!
Meet our new foster dog, Brandy!
Tear Stain Tribulations
Clementine has them and here’s what we know about them so far...
The Philanthropy Project
My job has some pretty cool dog mom perks. In addition to being able to bring a dog or two into the office occasionally, I get to work on and direct the philanthropy project. I am so fortunate to work for a company who puts their money where there mouth is, so to speak, in... Continue Reading →
LRK3DE Recap
People always laugh when I say bringing a little, cute, outgoing dog to an event is good for business, but it's true.
No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
I have always shared my bed with dogs. I know, I know, there's plenty of evidence out there that says sharing your bed with dogs is bad for their behavior (and quite possibly your health), but I don't care. I like snuggling my dogs and, so far, nobody has gotten sick or started behaving badly... Continue Reading →
Finding Time to Train
Now that we're getting to a place with all the dogs where everyone can be productively trained at home, new challenges have arisen. For the most part, the place that we go to for class (which we affectionately refer to as "school") is somewhat sterile. I call it sterile in the sense that there's not... Continue Reading →
Intro to Nosework
While Joe and I have been playing around with competition obedience, Roo Frank has been trying his nose at nose work. He has been having a lot of fun with it. Last week was our first time searching with different sized boxes and off leash. He didn't seem to have any trouble finding the meatballs!
My Left Hand is Useless
Joe and I have taken several classes together (some basic obedience to pass his Canine Good Citizen's test and a tricks class to get his AKC Novice Trick Dog title). Recently we started taking a competition obedience class and all I can say is wow. Pet obedience and competition obedience are VERY different! We've been... Continue Reading →
Feeding the Zoo
As you can probably imagine, feeding five dogs who are all different sizes, types, and life stages can be tricky!
Dogs on the Road
I am so lucky in that most of the time I travel for work I can bring a dog or two with me. Most of the venues I go to or set up at are dog friendly.
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