First Week Home with Baby and Dog
Not to be trite, but if I had a nickel for every time someone asked me about introducing their brand new baby to their dog, I’d be a rich...
Preparing My Dog to Become a Therapy Dog
One of my close friends is the mom of Kerith, an insta-famous golden retriever, who does therapy work (aka. hugs and snuggles) with the brave men...
How Separation Anxiety Impacts Families
When families imagine getting a dog, it’s a fun, simple way to enrich everyone’s lives. The dog gets to be included in family...
Camping with our Pup – What worked and what didn’t
We took our 9 month old Border Terrier for his first camping trip earlier this week. We went to the Sierras and camped at a site next to the...
Expectations for New Puppy Families
I know I’m not alone in imagining how wonderful it would be to get a new puppy. But all it takes is a few hours with an energetic puppy for...
Can Kids and Dogs Become Best Friends?
Many parents dream of having their child and dog become best friends. Some even get a puppy when their baby is young, hoping that as they grow up...
