On Fostering…
I am a huge advocate of fostering for several reasons: The obvious: You are actively and literally saving an animal’s life You can gain experience in lots of different training […]
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Jonah is ADOPTED!
BIG NEWS! Jonah got a very important phone call last week–it was his new family telling him they love him and want to keep him. He’s ADOPTED! He met his […]
How to Make a Tie-Down Cable
I am a big, big fan of tie-downs. Tie-downs can help you manage your dog’s behavior or introduce another dog safely. They can be life-savers, however it can be difficult […]
Kid’s Drawings of Frankie from Dog Safety Class
Frankie and I recently gave a talk about Dog Safety to a pre-kindergarten class at a local school. We recently received a giant stack of little thank yous written and […]
Photo Update: Jonah and the Adoption Event
Jonah has continued to blow us out of the water. At home, he is really coming into his own as the hilarious puppy we all knew he could be. He […]
How to Decode an Adoption Profile
I believe it is always best to be forthright when writing an adoption profile, as we aren’t trying to trick anyone into adopting a dog they aren’t ready for. What […]
How to get a Reactive Dog Adopted
For homeless dogs that are reactive, getting adopted can be an uphill battle. Heck–it’s difficult to get adopted if you’re a ‘perfect’ dog. Add a challenge or two to that […]
Photo Update: Vader
We have a temp foster staying with for a week and a half while his foster is out of town. He is a young Chihuahua mix named Vader. (and is […]
Jonah’s Nature Adventures
Jonah has been enjoying going on walks in lots of different places. In the beginning when we would walk Jonah outside, he was terrified. To the point where he never […]
Dog Safety
In vet school, one of the projects they had students work on was educating kids on dog safety. My best friend and I went out to an elementary school and […]
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