So, today is finally the day. I dropped Hank off at the vet’s this morning to be neutered. Hank conveniently got diarrhea the day before his last scheduled appointment, so we had to put it off for a while. I knew it had to be done soon since he’s starting to get picked on byRead more
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Marley & Me
In support of the new movie Marley & Me opening on Christmas, the APDT has issued a press release to promote the benefits of positive training. As a trainer and Lab lover, I thought it was important to pass this along. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers States Marley & Me Highlights the Positive ImpactRead more
Reminder from Hillside Dog Run
This is from the Hillside Dog Run Association: Now that we’ve received our first snow accumulation of the season, a reminder that when it snows, the hill at the Hillside Park is reserved for sledders. A Parks Department sign at the top of the hill indicates this. Some history: Before Hillside was designated a dogRead more
Fun Stuff for Thanksgiving
This is just something fun to watch today. I’m not always a fan of Canine Freestyle, but Gin is having one heck of a good time! Happy Thanksgiving!
Recent Dognapping Attempts
Ooh, this is scary. Please pass it along to your friends, especially on the Upper West Side. COMMUNITY ALERT DOGNAPPING attempts on the West Side There have been reports of attempts to steal dogs from their owners, by a man on a bicycle. The police think that this involves a man on a bicycle, whoRead more
The Time Has Come
After hoping to put off neutering Hank until he had filled out a little bit more, I finally made the appointment to have him fixed next Tuesday. He has been getting picked on in the dog run for being the only dog with testicles. At first he could get away with it because he wasRead more
This Is Amazing
Cute? Yes. Stupid? Yes. Am I addicted? Yes. What is it? It’s a live feed of a litter of Shiba Inu puppies. Go ahead, I dare you NOT to watch.
Jeffy’s Story
My friend, Jimmy, and his girlfriend, Rene, adopted a Bichon Frise named Jeffy this summer. Jeffy was recently hit by a car, suffered terrible injuries, but is now recovering at home. Please check out Jeffy’s website for his whole story and to read all about how Rene and Jimmy are taking care of him. It’sRead more
Sensitive Subject (Rated M for Mature)
When we adopted Hank we were advised that we might want to wait a while before we had him neutered. His little body had been through so much in his short life and waiting would give his body a chance to fully recover. This is where the story becomes sensitive, so the faint of heartRead more
Hank vs. A Scarf
Ahhh, the joys of having a puppy. Sometimes Hank does things that just make me laugh. He loves to pick stuff up in his mouth… of course, he is a retriever after all. Unless it’s something that is harmful I will usually just let him have it. I don’t want him to learn that IRead more