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...

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...

Christmas puppies become summer teens….

When I was 5, I went to see Santa at a local mall, like many children my age.  Being the animal loving child that I was, when Santa asked me if I had been good and what I wanted for Christmas I replied, “Yeah.  A kitten.”  Now, I think this Santa had it...