36 hrs with Dexter

A lot could have gone wrong adding a young adult dog into our family.  Shayne could have flipped her lid, the new dog could have flipped his lid, Rio could have been upset, and all 3 cats could have shunned us.  There could have been a bloody fight any number of...

Action Jackson or a Lazy Susan?

I find this one attribute can be one of the biggest “make or break” features in selecting a dog.  It hurts my heart when I see dogs and humans miserable because energy levels don’t match up.  These mismatches are terribly frustrating for both dog and...

Companion or Competitor?

You want a dog…right, I get that, but why do you want a dog?  For me, this questions is of the utmost importance when deciding on what type of breed/dog to bring into your home.  If you want a dog to hang out on your lap while you read a book you are probably...

Not Just a Pretty Face

About two weeks ago I received an e-mail from someone struggling with their recently purchased “Miniature Aussie” (not purchased from a reputable breeder).  In this email she admitted she had no intention on getting a dog but saw a photo of this amazingly...

Finding Fido that Fits Your Family…pt1

Alright… I’ve written and deleted about ten attempts of a post about choosing the right dog for your family.  I give up.  I’m just going to go for it in short little sections–what I end up with will probably not be perfect, exactly how I want...