Dogs Are Family

Dogs Are Family

Dogs are Family While I was growing up, we always had a dog or two. The first two dogs I remember were Tippee and Twinkle. Neither one was very well trained; they didn’t know any tricks and neither one was a fan of strangers. Twinkle was an old fat lab that...
What My Dog Has Taught Me

What My Dog Has Taught Me

What My Dog Has Taught Me I love my dogs. They have taught me so much about life, and they’ve made me a better person. My dogs have taught me unconditional love. My dogs love me no matter what. It doesn’t matter what possessions I have, or whether I am rich or poor,...
Doggie Day School

Doggie Day School

Doggie Day School I just read a study about children who were raised at home or in daycare and some of the findings stated that children will be better socialized and better prepared for Pre-K and Kindergarten if they spend time in a quality daycare environment. I...
Dog Tricks Strengthen Relationships

Dog Tricks Strengthen Relationships

Dog Tricks Strengthen Relationships Dogs need three things to be happy, well-balanced animals; love, training, and exercise. A dog lacking in any of these areas will be anxious and stressed and will probably develop behavioral issues. One type of training that...
Horses Are Like Dogs

Horses Are Like Dogs

Horses Are Like Dogs My family and I just returned from a 5-day trip to Mammoth Cave National Park. Didn’t see many dogs there, maybe they are not allowed in the park, but we did see plenty of wildlife. We took 3 cave tours, admired the skinny deer (yes, compared to...
Police Dog Training For Pets

Police Dog Training For Pets

Police Dog Training For Pets When I was in police canine services, I was in charge of the selection and training of the dogs and handlers. The selection process went like this – We would drive to a vendor who had imported dogs from Europe. Why not get dogs...