Who’s a good boy? Apparently I am! Lately I’ve been surprising even myself with how well I remember my commands without cues from Chuck Billy. You may recall a few years ago Chuck Billy signed up Mom and Dad for a refresher training class. Well to be honest, I think that refresher was for me, […]
Dogs, you may have noticed a few odd looking characters lurking around your neighborhood these past few days. Don’t panic! In the coming nights these strange looking ghouls, goblins, witches, princesses and superheroes will be knocking on YOUR door. But it’s ok! It’s Halloween! I know this goes against your instincts to guard your home […]
In recent months, some of my friends have welcomed puppies into their homes, and with that comes what I like to call “Invisible Dog Syndrome.” Suddenly, older dogs find themselves going from being the center of attention, to feeling like they are invisible. Dogs, this is by no means your fault! Therefore today I am […]
These are the times that try dogs’ souls, and humans’ patience. Our backyard is covered in ice, and there’s snow / sleet / rain in the forecast for tomorrow with a bitter blast of cold air on tap for Saturday. Thus our outdoor playtime is limited. However, it is important to keep dogs entertained both […]
According to the Farmer’s Almanac and the Groundhog, last weekend we reached the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. So although winter is technically half over, I thought I’d take this opportunity to remind dogs about the importance of taking care of their humans, especially during the long winter months when they […]
Autumn is a good time not just for humans to go back to school, but for dogs too. Asa and I are strong believers that training is not a one and done event, but instead a lifelong process. Even if you walk on a loose leash out of the obedience class, head held high, with […]
I’m learning to walk again…this time wearing goggles! My training continues with my new Rex Specs. My ophthalmologist told me it is important to protect my good eye, especially when playing and on hiking adventures. He did say that it probably wasn’t necessary to wear them while I’m on neighborhood patrol. However, I need the […]
Now that Asa is down to one eye, his ophthalmologist said it is really important to protect that eye, not just from GRPU but from injury while playing. Dr. Nick recommended Rex Specs goggles. Thankfully, Asa loves dressing up, so he isn’t opposed to goggles, but they do take some getting use to wearing. After […]
September is a good time not just for humans but for dogs to brush up on old skills and learn new ones. Case in point, during the winter our go-to game to keep us entertained inside when playing outside isn’t an option is doing Nose Work. Nose Work is a dog sport gaining in popularity […]
As many of our friends with both four legs and two, young and old, go back to school, I would like to share with you the solid advice I gave Asa when he was just a puppy. These words of inspiration can be found etched in stone along the Babson Boulder Trail in Dogtown Woods, in […]
