What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
It began as a simple request from my incredibly talented friend, Leira. She is directing a production of The Wizard of Oz at our local junior college, set to run around Thanksgiving. Knowing that I...
View ArticleOnline Connections Thanks to Speaking for Spot
It has been a year since my book Speaking for Spot was released, and what an amazing year it has been. I’ve learned more than I ever thought possible about the book business. I’ve traveled with...
View ArticleNellie (Toto) is a Superstar!
My little Nellie has become a star of stage! For those of you who may have missed it (http://speakingforspot.com/blog/?p=537), I blogged about volunteering to train my little, bitty ragamuffin of a...
View ArticlePuppy Mills: Part II
I received an abundance of feedback in response to my recent blog about puppy mills. Thanks to all of you who took the time to share your feelings concerning this emotional topic. Virtually all of...
View ArticlePatricia McConnell on The Diane Rehm Show
Patricia McConnell, expert on canine and feline behavior and dog training and author of more than a dozen books on canine behavior and dog training will be the featured guest on the NPR’s highly...
View ArticleThe Dog Days of Summer Camp
Nothing quite tickles my heart like stories conveying the human animal connection. Sometimes such stories put a big goofy grin on my face, and sometimes they cause my eyes and nose to become...
View ArticleResolutions for the New Year That Will Benefit You and Your Pet
The transition to a new calendar year may inspire you to muster the resolve to make good changes in your life. How about the lives of your pets? No time like the present to make some new year’s...
View ArticleDog Park Play: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Dog parks can be a fabulous venue for dogs to socialize, exercise, and get out their “ya ya’s”. Many dogs have a blast there, as do their humans who enjoy the opportunity to socialize with other dog...
View ArticleThe Nose Knows
The canine sense of smell is extraordinary. Consider that a dog’s nose contains more than 220 million olfactory (smell) receptors compared to our measly five million! This keen canine sense of smell...
View ArticleAudible Versus Edible: Which Type of Reward Does Your Dog Prefer?
Which does your dog prefer, a yummy treat or verbal praise from you? Does your answer differ between the dogs in your household? A team of researchers took it upon themselves to answer this basic...
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