Our dogs are more than "just pets." They're family.They bring joy, comfort, and unconditional love into our lives every day. Whether they're wagging their tails, licking our faces, or snuggling next to us on the couch, their affection is pure and heartwarming.Of course, … [Read more...]

Hello, friends! If you're landing here for the first time, we likely haven't yet met. And knowing who I am is important in the context of this post. (BTW, I'd love to meet YOU, too, if you'd like to intro yourself and your family in the comments!)I’m Maggie, mom to Violet, … [Read more...]

Do you love a pup with chronic stress who gets worked up often, or a chill guy who only stresses when it’s truly warranted? Everyone experiences stress. Stress helped keep our human ancestors and our dogs' wolf ancestors alive. In fact, stress simply is a part of being alive. … [Read more...]

This just in: Dogs don't come hardwired for human living!Okay, okay. It's not "just in." We should know this, but it seems to surprise a lot of well-meaning folks.Dogs simply don't come to us knowing that we don't want them to eat from the trash can (but it smells so … [Read more...]

A couple weeks ago, my husband and a group of volunteers joined an employee from our parks department to take water samples from a creek in a nearby public park. John joined this group of volunteers last year, and twice a month, they visit parks to check the water quality and … [Read more...]