Ever since I fell in love with a black Lab named Ambroise, Labs have become my favorite breed. Labs are devoted and highly trainable, with faces you can’t say no to and a history of service work, so it’s no wonder the Labrador is among the most popular breeds. UK-based Labradors Worldwide is celebrating the …
Labradors Worldwide Gives 1,000 Labs a Home on Your Wall Read More »
I’ve come to realize over the years that dogs have preferences when it comes to where they like to be petted. I’m sure you’ve experienced this with your own dog and know the exact location on his body that makes him give you his complete, undivided attention. That euphoric spot that makes him stop in …
One of the first photos taken of me shows me in my dad’s arms. At his feet sits a puppy. Her name was Annie, and my parents adopted her from a shelter when I was born. We were never without a dog: There was Annie the mutt, a Chow Chow named Honey Bear, an Australian …
On Friday, a woman pulled her car over on busy Leavenworth Street in San Francisco, to find her phone. She opened the door to look under her seat, and that’s when a man approached, grabbed her, and demanded money. He took $5 from her sweater pocket, then pushed her back toward the car. That’s when …
Unthinkable! Robber Throws Dog into Traffic, Killing Her Read More »
Did you know four out of five people who make resolutions break them by the end of January? The main reason for resolution failure is setting so many goals that trying to stick to them becomes arduous. A little trick that has worked for me (and my dog): Space your goals out to one per …
New Year’s Resolutions for Dog Owners — One Per Month Read More »
This week my Facebook newsfeed was clogged with extremely well-intentioned resolutions. “I will quit smoking.” “I will lose twenty pounds by swimsuit season.” “I will train the dogs more.” In each of these resolutions, the human in me hears hope and strong desire. The dog trainer in me rolls my eyes and says, “Yeesh, that’s …
New Year’s Resolutions? No Way! You Need a Training Plan Read More »
