When dog owners rely too heavily on the use of tools or commands, they run the risk of creating a training style that becomes foreign

Several months ago Murphy was sent to me from a Britney Spaniel Rescue to be rehabilitated and fostered. Initially he was difficult to handle by

We all know that our dogs are a mirror of ourselves. When our self-esteem is high and we feel good about ourselves, our dogs pick

When we adopt a dog and bring him into our home, we are basically playing God in his life. In essence, we are saying, “I’m

For most of us, an average day begins with a series of rituals. We dress appropriately for our job.  We show up at work promptly

We will only be able to understand dog behavior when we completely embrace the concept that a dog wants to be seen and related to

Years ago, I decided to up my game as a cyclist.  I belonged to an informal bike club which met three times a week to

My intention in writing this story is not to be judgmental, but to help people understand the cycle of events that begin with a single

Question from Theresa: I’d like to socialize my dog better.  She’s very skittish – a loud noise or pop startles her and when people try