As anyone who has ever loved a dog or cat can tell you, touching a pet relaxes the spirit in ways few other things can. Whoopsie, our ever-patient Labrador Retriever, roams around our house offering medical-grade stress relief with… Read the rest

This week’s coinciding religious celebrations brought certain business to a stand still while racheting up others. Perhaps at no other time in the year were so many chocolate bunnies, coins and eggs, sold and eaten in one three-day period. Whether… Read the rest

As first seen on the Bedford-Katonah Patch
As the temperatures continue to inch upward, my dogs spend most of their time wandering from the deep shade beside the training studio to the enticing cool of the frog pond.
Balder, still… Read the rest

As summer approaches temperatures spike and the dilemma of regulating body heat becomes a canine’s chief concern. With few pours on their body to release perspiration metaphorically it could be liken to our wearing a fur coat 24/7. As you’re… Read the rest

Finally, we’re experiencing warm, dry days! It was a long winter and everyone — kids, dogs, puppies and grownups — are itching to get outside. This seems like the perfect time to talk about dog parks.
Dog parks are a… Read the rest

Most dogs enjoy digging—some more than others! Young dogs love the sensation-like kids and mud. Others dig for fun, to cool off, or relieve boredom and stress. To shape and redirect this behavior remember:
* Never garden in front of… Read the rest