When I adopted Buddy, he was listed as a Boston Terrier mix who was roughly 6 months old. As soon as we brought him outside for walks and to visit dog parks, we received a barrage of inquiries from people asking, “Oh, he’s so cute! What is he?” My standard answer: “I don’t really know. …
We Find Out Buddy’s Breed Mix With the PetConfirm DNA Test Read More »
As a dog sitter, I deal with a lot of poop. My preferred poop-removal device, the plastic shopping bag, isn’t great for the environment, I know, and I should be a better person and switch to more earth-friendly ways to dispose of dog waste, but I haven’t yet. I use one bag as a glove and the other …
5 Alternatives to Traditional Poop Bags, Including a Reusable One Read More »
If I hadn’t been in shock the morning my third German Shepherd died, I might have seen the signs that I had the wrong veterinarian. But Sarah’s death that morning was so sudden, so distressing, I didn’t really focus when the receptionist replied, “No, we don’t do that. We won’t come and pick it up.” …
My Vet Told Me to Return My Rescue Dog Because She Had Cancer Read More »
When asked what my hobbies are, I cringe a little. The truth is: I don’t have any hobbies — I have a dog and a pet-sitting business. They take up all of my hobby time. I can’t really remember what I did before Riggins, my 10-year-old German Shorthair Pointer, was in my life. I have vague memories …
One of the most common reasons dog owners contact trainers is for help with walking their dogs on leash. Dogs pull for a variety of reasons — one being the fact that they have two more legs than we do. They are not pulling in some bizarro canine attempt to dominate you (please do your dog a …
5 Reasons Your Dog Still Pulls When Walking on a Leash Read More »
