#dog-training

How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Millan My rating: 4 of 5 stars As much as I want to love this book and Cesar’s teachings, his methods do not sink into my head or my dog’s. I’ll keep trying. I love my Milo. The other reason this audiobook didn’t work for me was that it was directed to newly adopted puppies. My guy is now an adolescent. Maybe when we can get…

Your Dog Can Talk: A Step-By-Step Guide to Button Training by Christina Hunger My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have thought for a while that communication is what we all need, and that goes beyond humans. Remember the conversation Koko held with Betty White? It doesn’t take much to see that animals have adapted to our language. Outside? Food, water, hugs, shake paw, roll over, etc. My dog understands…

Every morning, I take my young son to and from school through the Trinity River bottoms, otherwise known as the Tenth Street District or the Freedman’s District. It’s a place that’s had HISTORIC flooding issues, so, naturally, the white slave owners losing their workforce gave it to the freed people needing a place to live. Have we ever been an honest race? One hundred and fifty-ish years later,…

We are happy to introduce Patches, our handsome and loving 3-month-old rescue puppy. Patches has the perfect pet temperament, characterized by gentle demeanor and friendly attitude. He does not have a competitive or shy nature, making him an ideal companion for both individuals and families alike. This well-balanced little guy is very eager to integrate into the big dogs’ group, displaying…

Some of you may have seen our post yesterday about our new pound resident. We are so pleased to introduce you to Sophie, a truly exceptional girl who is pure kindness and joy, despite the challenges she has faced in her short life of less than 2 years. Sophie is a mom. A great mom, despite her young age. She and 2 of her puppies are cuddled together in our home right now. She has been…

An invaluable resource regarding puppy training is offered by Ian Dunbar through the Dunbar Academy. This resource has been generously made available as FREE TO SHARE and includes all essential information required to rear an exceptional canine companion. It includes 2 downloadable guides : 1 – BEFORE you get your puppy, and 2 – AFTER you get your puppy. BEFORE You Get Your Puppy – Dunbar…

Recently, my cat, Sammy (Samantha), died. She will probably be the last pet I have. And this will be the first time this house has been without a pet in about 35 years. We’ve gone through a host of various types of animals as pets over the years. There have been lizards and snakes. I had a ball python for 25 years. We’ve had gerbils and a hamster. The hamster was found by a friend around…