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Amber Carlton

Stories by Amber Carlton

Confessions

An Open Letter to My Dogs: Thank You for Being There

Amber Carlton

Jul 30, 2014 — As a friend's dog passed on, I reflected on my own dogs -- here's what I want to tell them.
Let's Talk

Does Your Dog Hate Doing "Dog Things" Like Mine?

Amber Carlton

Jul 29, 2014 — All dogs like to swim and play fetch, right? My dogs didn't get that memo. What about yours?
Let's Talk

Are You Ever NOT a Perfect Dog Parent? Be Honest!

Amber Carlton

Jun 4, 2014 — I admit to slacking, and I've felt a lot of guilt over it, but my dogs still have a pretty great life.

Dogster Heroes

Meet Lola, the Latest Rescue Dog Who's Gone to Hollywood

Amber Carlton

Apr 18, 2014 — Trainer Omar von Muller, looking for a body double for one of his dogs, spotted her online at the Colorado group offering her for adoption.
Dogster Tips

4 Things I Love About the Positive Training Method for Dogs

Amber Carlton

Apr 10, 2014 — Positive training changed the lives of me and my dog, and I thank TV dog-trainer Victoria Stilwell.
Senior Dogs

3 Things My Senior Dog Has Taught Me About Aging Gracefully

Amber Carlton

Mar 27, 2014 — Little white hairs have taken over Ranger's head, like mine, but he doesn't seem to worry.
Confessions

5 Ways My Dogs Travel With Me -- Even If I've Left Them at Home

Amber Carlton

Mar 3, 2014 — My dogs stay at home when I'm on the road, but I still step around their phantoms, look for them under covers, and wake up at feeding time.

Let's Talk

Is It Okay to Bring Fearful Dogs to the Dog Park?

Amber Carlton

Feb 13, 2014 — I say no. I've been there, and exposing fearful dogs to what scares them is not the solution.
Dogster Tips

6 Things to Remember When You Have a Fearful Dog

Amber Carlton

Jan 17, 2014 — I recall the challenges of the first days, weeks, and years. Here are tips on how to cope.
Humor

Four Things That Get My Dogs WAY More Excited Than Me

Amber Carlton

Jan 15, 2014 — I wish I could bottle the excitement my dogs feel when we say, "You wanna go for a ride?"

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