Posted by in dog training, dogs Some of you asked to see more of Gracie’s tricks when I posted her “say your prayers” trick recently. She has been working hard on the tricks for her Advanced Tricks title, and we’re not completely ready yet, but I thought you might enjoy seeing the work in progress. I am still luring on a…Read more »
Posted by in dog training Gracie has had about 13 classes in her nearly 21 months of life so far, which means I’ve had those same classes. Plus a few more with other dogs that have blessed our lives in years past. We’ve taken almost all the classes offered at our training studio, though we still hope to do the…Read more »
Posted by in dog behavior, dog training, dog walking, dogs, pet care, pet sitting, pets I can tell it is time for vacation. I have the pre-vacation crankies. The ones that tell you that you are overdue for some time away. Good thing it is coming soon. But before I go, permit me a short rant. (Or don’t…up to you.) Why is it that some folks think they know your…Read more »
Posted by in cat, cat behavior, cats, dog training, dogs, meals, pet care, pets If my blog title today brings about visions of people in elegant dress, having a fine meal with excellent wines in a lovely restaurant, and taking to the dance floor here and there, forget it. In our house, the dinner dance is performed nightly by two dogs and six cats, each using their own inimitable…Read more »
Posted by in dog training, dogs, pet care, pets Originally posted on Nancy Tanner:
I receive letters from my clients all of the time. Holidays, birthdays, updates on their dog and family, vacation photos, a new trick learned, and everything in between. I love it, it makes my work feel so real, tangible. This letter came in this morning and I was asked to…
Posted by in cat behavior, cats, dog training, dogs, pet care, pet sitting, pets Some years ago I interviewed a potential pet sitter, someone who would be working mostly with cats. I was trying to tell her about the stresses of pet sitting, and her response: “What could possibly be stressful about cat sitting? You scoop the litter box, put down food and water. You have no idea what…Read more »
Posted by in dog training, dogs, pet care, pets Butterscotch is a barking machine. She was my dad’s dog first, and he lived out in the country, and he really loved that she barked when people were coming down the road. It alerted him to company, and he liked that. She had had nine years of practicing that skill when she came to live…Read more »
Posted by in dog training, dogs, pet care, pets Last evening was not a fun one for Butterscotch. We had one hell of a storm…heavy rain, hail (lots of it!), and the things she hates most: thunder and lightning. It was one loud hour or two. When that sort of weather strikes, as it does this time of year, poor Butterscotch starts shaking, licking…Read more »
The Blessing of Animal Companions 