A few weeks ago, John and I spent a long Saturday morning pulling weeds and mulching our front garden. My sister offered to hang with Violet so we could get it done, and I think we were approximately 432 percent more efficient than we would've been had she been outside with us. … [Read more...]
Dogs and Babies: Can everybody get along?
I read a lot of dog training forums and belong to a bunch of training Facebook groups. Generally, they're full of amazing, helpful people who love dogs and who love helping dogs live better lives. Occasionally--as with anything on the internet--the conversations devolve into … [Read more...]
CBD Oil for Dogs: Worth the hype?
Unless you don't spend any time on the internet (which clearly isn't the case since you're, you know, here), you've probably seen a ton about CBD oil and its myriad miracles. CBD is popping up in supplements, food, and even as a $2 upgrade to your coffee order at a shop here in … [Read more...]
Is your dog happy?
I spend an inordinate amount of time gazing at my animals and wondering things about them.Like: When they dream, and their feet and tails and ears twitch, what's running through those little minds of theirs?And: When he digs through his toy basket searching for just the … [Read more...]
What I wish you knew about my reactive dog
My dog is the best.He's sweet. He loves to cuddle. He adores cats. He skitters with his dog friends.He's incredible with our two-year-old daughter, even falling in line when she waggles her fingers at him and says, "Cooper coming," in her little voice.He's my running … [Read more...]