As first seen on the Bedford-Katonah Patch
I’m a bit of a perfectionist. When I recently moved, I gave myself about a week to get set up, restain the outdoor furniture and organize my training space. With several boxes still… Read the rest
As first seen on the Bedford-Katonah Patch
For most people, the signs of springtime come from the ground—seedlings pushing up from the soil, leaves unfurling on once-bare branches, flower bulbs sparking the ground with colors. For me, the surest sign… Read the rest
As first seen on the Bedford-Katonah Patch
When I brought each of my kids home from the hospital, I was ready. The rooms were painted and the cribs were set up. The onesies were folded, the stimulating mobiles were hung,… Read the rest
As first seen on the Bedford-Katonah Patch
Over the past two weeks my articles have centered around Choosing a Dog or Puppy and Temperament Testing potential candidates before adopting one. I covered many pre-puppy considerations—but clearly not all of… Read the rest
I have recently written about holidays from your dog’s perspective. Frantic activity, changing schedules, trees, candle, bows, parties, music…yikes! All that happy but stressful human chaos can create simmering canine anxieties that result in behavior changes (resurgent chewing, hyper-excitability, over-assertive… Read the rest
If you have pets, chances are you’ll have to do occasional battle against stains and odors.
My first hint? Stop it before it starts. If you’re housetraining a puppy or managing an incontinent older dog, roll up the carpets if… Read the rest
Choosing a dog to raise with young kids should never be left to luck. I often recommend that my clients wait until their kids are at least 7 to 10 years old before bringing a puppy into the mix. I… Read the rest
The American Kennel Club organizes dogs in groups based on the tasks for which the dogs were originally bred. Of course, a dog’s behavior depends upon more than just their breed group, but groups can offer a broad overview of… Read the rest
Most people have bedtimes for their children, but did you know that it’s important for puppies, too? When you bring a new puppy home, it’s almost impossible to stop petting, hugging, toting and smelling this wiggly little bundle but your… Read the rest
Meet Max, better and more recently known as “Mad Max.” Dear Max is a bright and energetic puppy with a passion for gardening–especially the digging part.
Max was driving his family crazy by uprooting, toppling, disrupting, disturbing and otherwise destroying… Read the rest