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Always Learning

Each fall, I have the pleasure of attending two dog-related conventions, one for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and one for the...

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I received a message on my voice mail from Kelly. "Thank you

A Little Perspective

Aw, poor little dog; you have to carry him? And I'd explain

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Ginger is a huggable Rottweiler who came to stay for a week. She suffers from disco-spondylitis, which causes her serious pain when she runs and plays. She has to take two gigantic antibiotic capsules three times a day, and Rimadyl when she's really sore. She hates taking these pills, and because she's taken them for months already, she's hip to every pill-giving method. I tried giving her 20 different tasty treats and she turned down every one, even – without any pills hidden in them. So you just have to pry open her powerful jaws and get the pills down as far as you can.

Raised by Dogs?

My family had a lot of dogs when I was growing up. When I was about six years old, my mom convinced my dad...

Wee Rupie

when my boyfriend and I were arguing about something – not loudly

Pass It On

I'm not sure I will choose one of the energetic

Dog Owners VS. Dog Guardians

Once a month, at a minimum, I receive a note from someone who complains about WDJ's use of the word, owner." "By using that sort of language

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