By Trisha
(Excuse me, there’s a growth on your head. Is it dangerous?) Recently I read an article in Bark Magazine titled “8 Things We Do That Really Confuse Our Dogs.” Written by Melissa Starling and Paul McGreevy, (and originally published in The Conversation), the authors lists several points to which …read more
Source:: Patricia McConnell
By Trisha
The title of this week’s post is from Mary Oliver’s perfect question: “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Here’s one answer: Become a Size 4, develop washboard abs, win the National Sheepdog Trials, cook perfect dinners that are perfectly healthy, rescue 1oo …read more
Source:: Patricia McConnell
By Trisha
You gotta love our species. (This is my version of “Bless Your Heart.”) Sometimes we can’t stop using our brains too much. While looking for that viral video of one dog’s barking setting off an entire Zoom screen of other dogs barking (couldn’t find it anywhere… you?), I ran into …read more
Source:: Patricia McConnell
By Trisha
I’m not sure Maggie could be any clearer about an exuberant Basenji puppy who has come to visit. Captions for her facial expression welcome! Nothing like the roil of the holidays, a global pandemic and a country in turmoil to get a person thinking about emotions. You know, those …read more
Source:: Patricia McConnell
By Trisha
No, not at a bar, you’re on your own there. I’m talking about people, ones with leash-straining, eye-bugging dogs, walking up into your and your dog’s face. I thought it would be interesting for us to have a discussion about how to handle it when others begin a face-to-face interaction …read more
Source:: Patricia McConnell
By Trisha
I often write about what I’m thankful for throughout the year, but a holiday titled “Thanksgiving” focuses a person’s attention. I’ve spent a lot of time swaddled with thanks since last Thursday, and I don’t want to give it up. So I’m asking you to grace us with your list, …read more
Source:: Patricia McConnell
Hi I'm Shellie. Though I am no longer around I am one of the inspirations for the creation of this training center. Along with Bodie and others we would like to welcome you to our family.
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