puppy mills

How Much is That Labbie In the Window?

Priceless! To me anyways. Bridget actually hailed from a breeder in South Carolina, donated to K9 Partners For Life, intended to live her life as a service dog. Due to illness, she was released from that program, works as my right hand dog and is worth her weight in gold. Read more

Look Like You're Leaving

Now why is my husband standing there like he is about ready to walk off? Well, this is a key human behavior I teach in my classes, to help dogs learn successful recalls. Read more

What Motivates Your Dog?

No further from our hedge lined drive is that which motivates Doobie, six year old American lab. Read more

Have You Ever Accidentally Supported a Puppy Mill?

Pet store puppies in their clean, shiny kennels, soon to be on their way home with their new (accidental puppy-mill supporting) families do not need rescuing. Their parents need rescuing. Read more

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Do you really want to subject your noise phobic dog to the trauma of home construction? Read more

An (Un)Exhaustive List of What I Know About Dogs

Routine preventative care is so much more boring than the excitement of emergency care or the challenge of treating serious disease. Boring is my favorite thing ever. Read more