Why won't my Lab protect me?

This happened a few years ago… and I can laugh at it now, but I was really embarrassed at the time because I know I offended this man…it honestly wasn’t intentional.  *Now this was not a person in a class or a client… just a man who struck up a...

Action Jackson or a Lazy Susan?

I find this one attribute can be one of the biggest “make or break” features in selecting a dog.  It hurts my heart when I see dogs and humans miserable because energy levels don’t match up.  These mismatches are terribly frustrating for both dog and...

Companion or Competitor?

You want a dog…right, I get that, but why do you want a dog?  For me, this questions is of the utmost importance when deciding on what type of breed/dog to bring into your home.  If you want a dog to hang out on your lap while you read a book you are probably...

Not Just a Pretty Face

About two weeks ago I received an e-mail from someone struggling with their recently purchased “Miniature Aussie” (not purchased from a reputable breeder).  In this email she admitted she had no intention on getting a dog but saw a photo of this amazingly...