Paws in the Classroom–Ernest is a Good Boy Therapy Dog at Elementary School

by Peggy | Dec 9, 2019 | 0 comments

The big, gentle golden retriever had been kept in a cage all day, every day. When we rescued him, at 9 years old, he was so excited to be free, he bounded around the yard and explored every corner of the house. Yet, what he craved most of all was the human touch. He...

Our Vacation without Dogs

by Peggy | Dec 2, 2013 | 0 comments

I rarely go on vacation. We tend, instead, to take short weekend trips or visit friends and family, where we can bring along the dogs. But that isn’t always possible.  A few weeks ago we took a long-anticipated vacation to Walt Disney World. What? A...

Brooks Books- Dogs of Courage

by Peggy | Dec 17, 2012 | 0 comments

Brooks here. Would you like to read a book about hero dogs? Then I’ve got the book for you: Dogs of Courage, the Heroism and Heart of Working Dogs Around the World by Lisa Rogak. Of course, I think all dogs are heroes.  Here’s Mom with the review:...

Mission Pawsible

by Peggy | Sep 28, 2012 | 0 comments

4 Paws for Ability Papillion I was talking to a woman on the phone. “Excuse the noise,” she said. “I’m transporting a carload of papillions.” In the background I heard little yaps and barks. “No problem.” I continued...

Blog the Change- Canine Assistants

by Peggy | Jan 15, 2012 | 0 comments

Photo courtesy of Canine Assistants Pulling a wheelchair, turning on a light switch, retrieving a dropped object…these are just a few of the tasks dogs can perform to help the disabled and increase independence. Some dogs even offer support that people–and...