Dogs

One of my favorite book bloggers / podcasters, Modern Mrs. Darcy, hosts an annual conversation in February: What’s saving your life right now? February can be a difficult month. Depending where in the world you are, it can be dark, dreary, cold, icy, dry, miserable. So, she encourages her readers to think beyond the gloom […]

The mental health benefits of dogs are something those of us who are dog owners will have experienced at least once in our lives. There’s a new trend on TikTok now called ‘soul dogs’ and I for one can resonate with that. Their forgiveness and loyalty is something us humans can only aspire to be. […]

I partnered with Hotels.com to bring you this dog-friendly guide to Yosemite National Park. Yosemite was California’s first national park and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. The park covers an area the size of Rhode Island and sees some 4 million visitors annually. Of course, visiting with a dog means that you won’t […]

If you have heard me speak about my history with dog training, you may very well have heard me say that it was acquiring my African Grey parrot, Barnaby, close to 26 years ago that initially got me interested in studying Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and pet behavior. At the time, Barnaby had become my […]

Image description: Alexis stands on the sidewalk outside her home. She’s wearing jeans and a green Leader Dog shirt depicting the figure of a person using a cane. The caption reads “I drive a stick”. Day 1 Jacksonville, Florida. Warm, sunny Jacksonville, Florida. Nope. Not in the cards, young man. The high today was 50. […]

Travel can feel impossible when money is tight, especially with flight prices, hotel costs, and everyday bills. But some people are still seeing the world without paying out of pocket. They are doing it by turning skills, time, or flexibility into income while traveling. These five options are realistic, legal, and already used by thousands […]

Tethers are one of those tools in dog training that tend to stir opinions. Some people love them.Some people hate them. The truth, like most things in dog training, is somewhere in the middle. A tether is simply a leash or cable attached to a fixed point. It can prevent a dog from rehearsing unwanted […]

How To Build Trust With Your Dog? How to build trust with your dog? Building trust with a dog takes time, patience, and effort. As a pet owner, you should understand that dogs are full of emotions, and it requires a good relationship between you to gain their trust. Engaging your dog in fun activities, […]

Shutterstock Some dogs experience the world through their noses, processing trails and hidden details before their eyes catch up. For these breeds, scent is not just a sense but a guiding force shaping focus and purpose. Their ability to track, locate, and interpret smells feels almost magical to watch. These breeds fit this topic because […]

This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Learn More “Small dog syndrome” is a phrase often used to describe behaviors like barking excessively, acting bossy, guarding people, or reacting strongly to other dogs. […]