Out of all of the many things I have learned about working with dogs, one of most helpful was learning how to talk puppy. Sounds crazy, I know….so let me explain! What I mean by “talking puppy” is to talk enthusiastically to your dog. Sounds simple enough. I’ve told clients Read More
I recently read a very interesting National Geographic article about animal domestication. It’s a subject I’ve been very interested in since college…simply because our dogs are the very best example of domestication! A study, which this article features, has been performed on silver foxes, begun by Dmitri Belyaev more than Read More
We’ve all got dogs and we all live in New England so each and every one of us knows that ticks are a problem here! And unfortunately, what has also become increasingly prevalent is Lyme Disease, a tick-borne disease that our pups can get. Though it’s natural to expect ticks Read More
The most exciting part of the Westminster Dog Show is absolutely the Best in Groups and Best in Show. The atmosphere is completely different than during the day! After spending the entire day watching Best in Breed classes, everyone leaves until about 8pm when the Best in Group classes begin. Read More
In anticipation for the big show, I’d like to share some fun and interesting facts about the Westminster Dog Show: The first Westminster Dog show was held in 1877 The Westminster Kennel Club was started by a group of hunting men who regularly met at the Westminster Hotel in New Read More
Let’s start with a story. There was once a nice girl, who agreed to take her sister-in-law’s two little dogs while she was on vacation. The two dogs were naturally high energy, and in addition, they weren’t quite used to this new home that they were staying in. The girl Read More
There are so many things I want to write about… such as why every dog should have an interactive toy, reviews of local parks to take your pup, and tips on how to gain off-leash control of your dog. However, there’s something I just can’t wait to write about! At Read More
Shame on me. 2010 was not my year for blogging. Instead I spent my time walking dogs, hiring new walkers, growing my business, and of course…spending time with Elsa and Reese! We have a lot of catching up to do. I am so excited to begin blogging once again, and Read More
We hear about them over and over again. The health benefits of exercise, staying fit, and being active. The constant “always take the stairs” that fills you with guilt after a long day at work when you go for the elevator. It’s no longer an apple a day…it’s 10,000 steps Read More