Amazing that Thanksgiving has already come and gone… We have a lot to be thankful for this year, starting with Emmett and his cancer-free status. After our two-day training marathon out at a gorgeous horse farm, we went to spend the holiday with family in Maryland, leaving the boys with my parents. We had a [...]

Emmett and Lucas had a big day today. A service-dog trainer from Utah is visiting our town, and we signed the boys up for a two-day session of clicker training, agility, and advanced obedience. The training was held on a farm – the first time the boys had ever been to a farm! It was [...]

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We generally try to be eco-friendly around the house and with our purchases. That means less packaging, of course, and avoiding plastic. There is one exception, however, that we have purchased over and over again: the Busy Buddy Bouncy [...]

Recently I was alerted to a new site/forum, Fight Dog Cancer,  dedicated to fighting dog cancer through owners sharing their stories.  I created a profile for Emmett, using my favorite pic and sharing our story. Already we’ve connected with an amazing resource on nutrition for fighting off cancer. Definitely check it out – it can [...]

Yesterday, Emmett and I volunteered at Girl Power, an event designed to promote leadership and self-esteem in grils age 9 to 14.  Our booth focused on responsible pet care and animal advocacy. It was an awesome event, and I was incredibly impressed with all the girls who stopped by our booth.
In addition to Emmett, the [...]

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.”
– Gilda Radner

In honor of Veterans Day, this collection of videos reminds us how hard a soldier’s absence is for his or her whole family – including the furry members. Watch with tissues nearby, and remember to thank a Veteran today!
Dogs Welcoming Home Soldiers

Lucas and Emmett are currently training for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test. Tonight was week 3 of 7, and it’s been interesting… there’s an array of skill levels in the class, which actually serves as a good distraction for the boys. The test is similar to the test Emmett took for the Delta Society, [...]

I read an article in USA Today this week that argued that people who spend a lot of time online, especially using social networks, are actually more outgoing and social, which is a huge departure from previous arguments that said too much time online meant limited social lives. Interesting stuff! (Unfortunately, I seem to have [...]

If you have a few spare minutes, check out Offensive Play: How different are dogfighting and football? written by Malcolm Gladwell. The article explores the connections between football, dogfighting and brain damage.
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