Easy Clip for Your Dog’s Tags

I was tired of wrestling with my dogs’ tags whenever I wanted to change their collars. In addition, when dogs come into my board-and-train dog training programs, I always put a tag on them with my local information. All this tag changing proved to be frustrating with the normal split ring that tag makers send with their tags. I looked around to find a clip that would hold the tags securely and one which I could exchange from collar to {Read More}

Please Consider Rescuing a Shelter Dog

Orphaned dogs who need rescuing, rehoming, and another chance aren’t damaged goods. Everyone of them has a story to tell and every single dog needs training to become a beloved companion. Puppies, adults, seniors are in shelters needing another chance. By adopting and investing time in your new dog’s training, their lives will be dramtically improved. If they don’t get training, they don’t know what behaviors will get them the attention they desire, so they make their own choices. I {Read More}

Wholesome Halloween Treats For Dogs

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

I gave some food to a friendly cat that showed up at my house in the neighborhood a couple months ago, and the cat in this photo, who we’ll call Buddy, started showing up in the shadows. I bought enough cat food for two, and shortly after, the friendly cat disappeared. I’ve been feeding Buddy ever since. He shows up regularly, and is getting pretty much two meals a day now. He won’t let me get close enough to touch him, {Read More}

Shelter From The Cold

This time of year makes me think of the many pets who live outdoors or are indoor/outdoor pets, and may face some cold, if not frigid weather. Some freeze to death. It’s hard to fathom, but it’s true.  Pets need shelter. I ran across this photo on Facebook. It may seem like a small contribution, but to a small animal out in the cold, this shelter can make a difference between surviving or not.  Three containers are nestled inside each other, {Read More}