One of the reasons I enrolled Mom and Dad in obedience training is because they need to learn to resist temptation for their safety and ours. Sure we all know the “leave it” and “drop it” commands, but this is about avoiding getting into that situation in the first place. Take for example if we […]
In honor of President’s Day, I would like to pay tribute to the important role of First Dog of the United States. These patriotic pups have stood by their owners’ side greeting foreign dignitaries, presiding over meetings in the Oval Office, and have occasionally provided comic relief to take reporters’ attention away from the President. […]
This week we shared with you Chuck Billy’s secret romance, and Asa’s goofy attempt at finding love. So we thought we’d round out the week with Lemmy’s tale of unrequited love. Lemmy was only a few months old when he fell head over paws for Cora, the teacher’s pet at puppy kindergarten. Mom can’t remember […]
Asa here. Are you looking for love this Valentine’s Day, but don’t know where to start? Well you’ve come to the right place! I have the perfect advice to get your Valentine’s Day off on the right paw. After all, my name is a shortened version of cASAnova! Ok, it isn’t. But here’s my advice […]
Well that was humiliating. I can’t believe I embarrassed myself so badly in front of Mom and Dad’s trainer, especially just when I was making such good progress with their obedience lessons. What was I thinking? Actually that was the problem, I wasn’t thinking! I wasn’t listening or focusing either. Instead I was ignoring my […]
Chuck Billy, the fierce Golden Wolf, destroyer of squeaky toys, has a secret. He has a soft spot for squeaky bunnies. Asa here. I made this surprising realization about Chuck Billy after months of secret observations. It all began back in April when Chuck Billy was smitten by a squeaky bunny. None of us thought […]
Recently a few of our dog friends asked us for advice on planning the perfect vacation with their humans. When traveling with humans, especially Helicopter Dog Parents, it is important to be prepared. A little preplanning goes a long way in reducing their stress and ours. Here are a our recommendations to dogs to help […]
The Coyotes are really getting bold this winter. Yesterday I witnessed one stalking a Deer in my yard! Worst yet, Asa was in the fenced in area oblivious to it all! Asa, how many times must I remind you that you need to be alert at all times? We had just got back from a […]
I think I created two monsters! Mom and Dad are now using their obedience training on each other! It all started with a simple errand. What Dad needed was on the second floor of the store. So Mom and Dad walked hand in hand, weaving their way past the other shoppers, and avoiding distractions, onward […]
In honor of National Golden Retriever Day, which was yesterday, February 3rd, I thought I would share with you some fun facts about our favorite breed. The first Golden Retrievers were bred in 1868 by Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth, at his Scottish Highlands estate of Guisachan. In his quest for the […]
