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Superbowl Sunday–Go Steelers!
This Superbowl is pretty special for our family. My dad grew up in Wisconsin and is a huge Greenbay Packers fan... but... he has lived the last 25 years in Pittsburgh and is a huge Steelers fan. So, I've learned, from the time I was a wee baby to root for the...
read moreMagical Mystery Mutts… revealed
So after yesterday's mystery mutt tour, I figured I would give you my guesses for breeds. Rio: That's right folks.... My best guess would be a Australian Cattle Dog and Whippet mix! Whippet people see Whippet (or Italian Greyhound) and the Cattle Dog is pretty...
read moreMagical Mystery Mutt Tour
Awesome folks have organized a Blog-Hop event especially for Mutts! People will post photos and basic information about their favorite mutts and blog-hoppers will give it their best shot to "guess the breeds". When I heard about this event, I just had to enter with...
read moreTired dog is a happy dog!
Exercise is not an option for many dog breeds. While there are some breeds that are satisfied with a 30 minute walk each day... the vast majority of dogs require significantly more. It shouldn't surprise me that in a society that is often under-exercised, the dogs...
read moreDon't let me fail…
I love working in dog training classes. I have an absolute blast working with so many dogs and so many people--after 3 hrs of classes I leave energized because of how much fun I have. There are, however, moments that really irk me. I'm super even-tempered and am...
read moreSilly Saturday List…
Yesterday I was playing outside in the snow with the dogs. There was about 2 inches of fresh powder on top about 3 or 4 inches of semi-packed down snow. After "losing" two tennis balls in the snow, I busted out the big 10" Tug-n-Toss Jolly-Ball. We were having lots...
read moreNot just a no-pull…
Shayne has worked through some reactivity and space issues around other dogs for some time. I've posted a few times about how far she has progressed... I swear every week she's becoming more and more appropriate. It's been amazing and a real tear-jerker. I'm...
read moreLife rewards are rewarding
The amount of learning we do each and everyday is pretty astounding. We learn through successes and through failures--you try a "shortcut" only to find it takes twice as long, you try a new recipe and it's a huge hit, you try to break up with someone via text...
read moreCAT-ahoula Leopard… Jefferson
I figured it might be fun to introduce you all to the other critters in the house. Since someone commented on my last video about the cat in it, I figured I would start with Jefferson, the newest addition. About a year ago a really caring neighbor in NY found this...
read moreBut it's too cold….
"I have a 9 month old [insert high drive, high energy breed here... let's call it a German Shorthaired Pointer] GSP. I walk him 2 miles most days and sometimes go to the park. I don't know what do do anymore, even if I walk him 2 miles he is still so crazy! It's...
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