How to be a therapy Dog by Ike- part 2

Hi. Ike here. If you read my post last week, you know that I’m going to school. Mom says that I’m going to be a therapy dog. I am so excited, because I know Mom and Dad were both helped by therapy dogs, and I want to help others too. Last week there were...

How to be a Therapy Dog, by Ike- part 1

Ike wanted to step in today to tell you all about his new venture, therapy dog classes. So, here he is! Ike: Last week a funny thing happened. Mom and Dad brought me to a new place–a big building with lots of doggy smells. That’s okay, I like new places....

How to Prepare your Dog for a New Best Friend

A recent post by Pamela at Something Wagging This Way Comes suggested that we should prepare our dogs for adventure, such as the sailing trip she’s planning on taking with her golden retriever, Honey. Her thoughts can be extrapolated out to include more than...

5 Tips for Positive, Happy Dog Training, and treats

“Bond to the dog with your heart, but train with your brain. In other words, don’t get emotional about your training efforts. Make it fun for the dog.” -Joel Silverman  During Responsible Pet Ownership month, have you decided to work on some training...