Almost a decade ago, I wrote about a street person who because his dog wasn’t welcome in soup kitchens or overnight shelters, would forgo eating and a secure night’s sleep. But, he was happy to do so. Happy?! But what about now, with the ravages of COVID-19 all around us…?
5 Benefits for Kids Growing up With a Pet
Taking care of a living being is one of life’s greatest lessons. Not only are pets cute and fun to play with, but they also teach kids about responsibility and encourage them to be more self-confident.
Riding for Happiness with a Famous Canadian Jockey, Eurico da Silva
On Tuesday the 22nd of September we visited Halton Place and met and groomed sport horses with Eurico Rosa da Silva, a world class jockey who has just published a book chronicling his career.
Everything You Need to Know About Maine Coon Cats
We’ve all seen those huge, fluffy cats. The ones that seem to be much larger than other cat breeds. What are they? Are they a good choice for homeowners? People with kids?
3 Medical Conditions That a Service Dog Can Help With
In this article, we’ll discuss what service dogs are, what they do, and the medical conditions that these pups can offer special help for.
The Dog That Changed My Life
It has been said that if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Nearly 20 years ago I took a long hard look at what I thought I knew about dogs and found very little of it to be true. A journey of learning and experimenting with a new way to train and work with dogs did not just change the dogs. It changed me. It has been my privilege to share some of that with you here. I wish you the joy and peace that we have found with our dogs.
Keeping Your Dog Informed
Does your dog know what’s happening with their day? How do they know when it’s time to rest and time to do something fun? Information cues can help your dog know what to expect from you and might even make them calmer and happier too!
Teaching Your Dog to Not-Behave
If you have ever taught your dog to “Stay” or “Leave it”, you have taught your dog to “Not-Behave.” In other words, you are asking your dog NOT to do something as opposed to asking him to do something. But is your dog really doing nothing or is he choosing to refrain from doing something?
The Simple Complexity of Dog Training
There is more than one kind of simplicity. There is the simplicity that comes from knowing too little and thinking things are simple when they are not. And then there is the simplicity of learning a lot about something and understanding how simple it is to learn more. I have known dogs and training from both perspectives.
What The Dog Wants
Watching some dog owners work with their dogs is interesting. It almost seems like a battle of wills with the owner and the dog each trying to get what they want. In those contests, the human always has the advantage and usually wins. But does it have to be that way? Could there be a way to compromise? I think so!
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