Archive for the 'Thoughts on Life with Dogs ' Category

GoPro Beach Footage: Practice Makes Perfect

GoPro Beach Footage: Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect: Well, sort of… Wordless Wednesday  These pictures are from our 4th of July daytime adventure. The main goal was to run the dogs (Shermie) and take the edge off since this is not a holiday we look forward...

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BlogPaws 2016: Partnership With Native Americans

BlogPaws 2016: Partnership With Native Americans

Cosy and Clint, McKinley Gallup Humane Society, are partners of PWNA and its RAR program  BlogPaws 2016 check ceremony. Photo credit: Annabelle Denmark Photography  I attended BlogPaws 2016 last weekend and they partnered with a wonderful organization I wasn’t familiar with...

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Ten Reasons BlogPaws Rocked: Newbie’s POV

Ten Reasons BlogPaws Rocked: Newbie’s POV

Thank you BlogPaws team and event organizers. The trip and event was outstanding. It was wonderful meeting everyone – one highlight was when I realized I was sitting in front of a blogger and dog trainer that I’ve followed for...

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Understanding Odor: Interesting Facts About Your Dog’s Nose

Understanding Odor: Interesting Facts About Your Dog’s Nose

As a student of Nosework, I’m fascinated with the subject of how a canine’s nose works. I thought it would be fun to share what I’ve learned from some leading experts. We talk about this all the time during my...

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5 Tips on Walking a Reactive Dog: What I’ve Learned

5 Tips on Walking a Reactive Dog: What I’ve Learned

Reactive Practice Group, @Jacqui Dowsett CPDT-KA, City Dog Country Dog (I’m with Walt all the way in the back as we need more space) Walter is on a long lead as we’re practicing recall constantly with him Sweet, reactive Sherm The National...

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Guest Post: Roadtrips with your Four-legged friend

Guest Post: Roadtrips with your Four-legged friend

Our travel typically includes the beach! This week’s guest contributor is Amber Kingsley, a freelance writer who donates countless hours supporting her local shelter. She has spent most of her research and writing focused on animals; food, health and training...

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Tattoo to Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week

Tattoo to Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week

This is a tattoo I got years ago of Snoopy and my dog’s names in his footprints In celebration of Pet Appreciation Week (June 5-11), get a tattoo of your animal! Ok, maybe not for everyone…. BUT… Some people get...

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Herb Garden: Tips & Tricks for Spring Gardening

Herb Garden: Tips & Tricks for Spring Gardening

Start an herbal home garden. (side note: If your dog likes to nibble in the garden, this herb garden will not only give your dog safe items to eat but also practical herbs that will benefit them in numerous ways...

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Walter’s Fourth Birthday: Kindness to Animals

Walter’s Fourth Birthday: Kindness to Animals

Acts of kindness this month? Looking for ways to enrich your dog? In celebration of Walter’s birthday month I wanted to share some ideas!  Place kibble or treats inside muffin tins and cover them with tennis balls – voila! puzzle...

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Chewy Review: Puzzle Toys & Primal Treats

Chewy Review: Puzzle Toys & Primal Treats

Top things to do on a rainy day? Puzzle toys are high on our list and it poured rain all weekend. #sponsored I tested the Outward Hound Star Spinner with Walter and it’s super cool with three layers and a...

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