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Best Cue Ever

Posted on: January 12, 2020 Last updated on: January 12, 2020 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
It’s the weekend. The corgi is bored. I am otherwise engaged. She is standing, staring at me, willing spontaneous adventure to begin. “Zora, go find William.” She turns tail and determinedly trots off through the house to find her other…
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black and white corgi sleeping upside down

Don’t Take Good for Granted

Posted on: December 21, 2019 Last updated on: December 21, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 4
With all of the millions of behavior choices available to our dogs in any given instance, it never ceases to amaze how frequently the behaviors they chose are ones that are pretty darn wonderful. That isn’t to discount the moments…
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2019 Dog Gift Guide

Posted on: December 2, 2019 Last updated on: December 2, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 9
For many, the days between The 4th Thursday in November and the 1st of January, bring up feelings of gratitude and desire to give gifts to our dogs. I think one of the most under marketed gifts we can give…
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Spaniel, Retriever, Corgi and Poodle sit in a thick grassy meadow

Thanks Giving

Posted on: November 27, 2019 Last updated on: November 27, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
My spouse and I were talking about this past year the other day and came to the realization that 2019 has been a year full of personal growth (majority of it positive, I think, I’m glad to report).  I’m grateful…
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yellow lab in a pond full of lily pads

Falling in the Pond

Posted on: October 17, 2019 Last updated on: October 17, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 6
Often when we look at or make plans for behavior modification with our dogs the focus is on management and gradual exposure to stressors that allow the dog to practice alternate coping skills below threshold working to change the dog’s…
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black retriever in a happy birthday hat

Happy 10 to Tom!

Posted on: October 16, 2019 Last updated on: October 16, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
I don’t know about you but I find it both very heart warming and very nerve wrecking when a dog reaches double digits.  Tom has now officially hit the big 1 0 and as the vet mentioned at his last…
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black and white corgi sits on a wood deck wearing a yellow collar

Practice saying, “No.”

Posted on: September 20, 2019 Last updated on: September 20, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 6
What phrase have I said more than any other phrase in the past week? “No, but thank you so much for asking!” Can anyone guess the question my response is answering? If you guessed, “Can I pet your dog?” You’re…
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a viszla dog sniffs in green grass

Scents of the Season

Posted on: September 6, 2019 Last updated on: September 6, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 5
If any kind of weather is timed to remind that fall is right around the corner, the weather we’ve had here this week is it.  Cooler, breezy, and full of smells the dogs are enthralled by. Often season changes prompt…
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close up of a smiling corgi face with a tan round toy at her feet

Happy 5!

Posted on: August 10, 2019 Last updated on: August 9, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 3
Happy 5th Birthday, Zora! She had a good birthday week with fun walks, friends, snacks and a stuffed octopus nearly as big as her!  Here’s hoping for a year where it’s really fun to be 5!
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black retriever guide dog standing on grass

What’s It Like to be a Service Dog?

Posted on: August 9, 2019 Last updated on: August 9, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
Many times when people think about the job of a service dog, their focus is, understandably, on the needs of the person with disability.  What many folks don’t consider, initially, is what it’s like for a dog to be a…
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