Through My Dog’s Eyes
I’ve always been a pet lover. I remember when I was 7, my great-uncle Benji said to my parents, “Allison needs a dog.” It was at that time, my life changed.
Pets
Journey of a Rescue Dog: Baptism By Fire
My phone rang one early morning; the caller was very anxious: “He may have to go back!” Elizabeth was tired, frustrated and at her wits’ end. “I’ve never given a pet back before, but I don’t know what else to do!”
Journey of a Rescue Dog
As we walked around another adoption event with all the sad eyes peering through the cages, all seeming to be pleading “Please take me home with you,” I could hardly stand it anymore. If I had room for them at home, they’d all be mine.
The Value of Puppy Temperament Testing
Here is a video done after temperament testing a litter of 7 week old Golden Retriever puppies. The cicadas provided a very loud symphony in the background.
Reevaluating Our Pet’s Goals
Have you ever wanted a goal so badly that you’re driven out of your comfort zone to achieve it? Have you almost reached that goal only to have the bottom drop out, forcing you to rapidly change course? It is hard to stop midstream to reevaluate and change your path, especially if you have a lot of emotion …
Lessons Our Pets Teach Us
This week I faced the fear that many pet lovers experience…the realization that my beloved pet was getting older. I found myself watching every move to “catch” any indication of declining health. My 14-year old dog suddenly became ill and it wasn’t resolving quickly. He had moments of energy followed by sluggishness when I wondered whether a trip …
Celebration of Life
Are you having trouble regaining interest in everyday life after losing a pet? Is taking care of pets who have chronic issues taking a toll on your own well-being? Are you taking better care of your pets and neglecting your own self-care? Has not reaching a goal in dog-related activities (earning a title, certification), having to “retire” a …
Access Your Inner Child and Have Fun!
Life’s simplest moments are experienced watching kids play. When young, we played outside until bedtime, with few cares in the world except responding to our parents’ calls. Wonders of youth were lost between childhood and the responsibilities of adulthood. Exercise helped shed pounds accumulated during college, raising families, and our careers. Health was equated with boring food, endless hours …