2020-04-19 23:36
I find it ironic that here I am , a person who has devoted a lifetime to dog behavior, training, rescue and exhibiting is at her wits end over a bad dog owner. Oh sure we have… Read More
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2018-06-17 16:53
Some people should not own dogs. I know that sounds harsh but admit it, it is true. And I am not speaking of the obvious neglectful owners, but of the people who cruise through life and… Read More
2016-10-14 18:18
The current political climate in America has revealed many surprises. For me, the most surprising is what comments from dog people reveal about who they are. We live in a world where abuse i… Read More
2016-06-01 15:46
I get asked a lot of questions about herbal remedies and holistic care. So much so that I often get up an hour or two early in the morning to answer them. And these questions come most often… Read More
2016-03-06 16:46
We all know a major cause of dogs in rescue are from owner surrenders. Rarely are these surrenders caused by behavioral problems. Some are caused by moving and pet restrictions but the major… Read More
2016-02-21 16:32
The cost of keeping dogs has almost gotten out of hand. More people own dogs than ever before, yet at the same time, too many people are having to make agonizing decisions about their own fi… Read More
2016-02-02 00:45
Have you ever noticed how many rescue groups advertise MUST have fenced yard? I have, perhaps because I don't have one.Now this makes sense if you are adopting a large active breed of dog bu… Read More
2015-08-09 01:08
What to do with your dog's remains is one decision we never want to make. But one we must. In many cities, including mine, burying in the yard is not allowed. That leaves either a very expen… Read More
2015-07-08 12:02
photo DIY NaturalPeanut Butter has recently become a danger to dogs since some manufacturers have begun using the toxic (to canines ) ingredient Xylitol. This week alone I have already heard… Read More
2015-05-30 10:34
Recently an aquaintence said her dog was having seizures. She had greened her lifestyle and her dog was on Revolution to kill heartworm microfilaria, parasites, and fleas. Now it doesn… Read More
2015-05-24 16:04
Yesterday I went to the outdoor flea market without a dog companion.People and their dogs would be coming from all over the country and the canine influenza is spreading fast. Our local news… Read More
2015-05-18 11:51
I love this photo! It was taken by a dog! I love the concept that we can now see life through a dogs eyes. Nikon developed a camera mount that is activated by a dogs heart rate. When h… Read More
2015-05-14 16:56
I just came in from a dog walk. As we came about 50 feet from a truck there was a RED NOSED PIT who was very aggressively protecting (?) his truck. Again I was 50 feet away. I was told the d… Read More
2015-05-12 19:14
It seems some people are trying to kill it. Lately there has been a lot of attacking the AKC. Formedin 1884 to register purebred dogs and maintain pedigrees,they oversaw dog shows and… Read More
2015-05-02 04:24
If you have read this blog before you know I have voiced my opinions more than once. Today on the anniversary of Gilby being dumped in a kill shelter I am thinking about the type of person… Read More
2015-05-02 04:24
Over the years I have fed most diets out there. Being a believer in the works of the incomparable Juliette de Baircli Levy, whose dogs great health is legendary, I do believe in raw di… Read More
2015-05-02 04:05
This is my beloved dog, adopted from a kill shelter, he comes from a most horrific puppymill pedigree. Yes he is a little doll, and I lov… Read More
2015-05-02 03:52
Everyone knows that apple cider vinegar has a ton of health benefits. It balances the body ph and helps detoxify us. Did you know that by adding a teaspoon to a bowl of water you can help cu… Read More
2014-09-21 17:56
You can purchase carpet products to use with your vacuum to help eliminate pet odor and 'release pet hair' from the carpet.Or, you can make your own and save that money. You probably a… Read More
2014-09-11 00:35
When I was a child our family lived across the street from a man named Leonard Holland. Mr. Holland raised German Shepherd Dogs specifically for the military. Each litter was kept until they… Read More
2011-11-15 13:42
Someone sent me this rant a while back...it is depressing but true. I have often wondered why they call them 'Shelters'..The shelter worker who wrote this obviously is refering to kill shelt… Read More
2011-05-31 00:17
I am a real bargain hound and that means I do a lot of flea market shopping. Pretty much any product you desire can be found for your dog at a local flea market, crates, bowls, blankets, bed… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
You probably remember the post when I pulled canine senior citizen Gilby from the dog pound. His only crime was his age. Senior dogs make fabulous pets, they don't chew up your slippers and… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
You can make a quick flea shampoo by adding a small dropperful of Listerine to your regular dog shampoo. Like any flea shampoo you will want to make sure you keep it out of the eyes and don… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This week I have had three different women confide in me that they were overwhelmed and exhausted by the massive work required in their canine rescue efforts.I see these Mother Theresas' of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This weekend, Gilby and I attended our local Christmas Flea Market along with literally thousands of other people. Gilby insisted on walking and despite my qualms of letting a toy dog walk i… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Recently I have been attempting to adopt another dog. I have inquired from several local rescues...and been turned down by each. My friends rolled with laughter but I didn't find it funny. A… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Look at that face, how could someone kill her? Allegedly two Texas vets did just that on October 6th at a Texas Shelter even after two fosters offered to help her out. Her crime?… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For most dog owners, having your vet perform dental work cannot be avoided. Despite the millions of dollars spent on dental sticks, toothpaste and chew bones, most dogs undergo a dental comp… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When Gilby was pulled out of the dog pound, his coat looked groomed but it had been brushed only on top leaving a mass of matted coat underneath, his tail had dreadlocks and a couple friends… Read More
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