My foster dog Cosmo is teaching me to rely mostly on positive reinforcement training, to be patient and relaxed and to be creative in finding ways to boost his confidence. He reminds me to simplify everything I ask of him. Instead of expecting Cosmo to remain in a 20-minute stay, yield to me in doorways […]
‘Very well made as well as so stinking cute’ My 2014 Mutt Calendars have started shipping. If you bought a calendar, you can expect it in the mail by early next week. There are a lot more available, as well as I expect to offer them all this month. It’s been a great deal of […]
Note: thank you to one of my readers, “KL,” for contributing this essay. When adding a dog to the family, the question of source may be fraught with peril. Family and pals will weigh in, typically passionately. Look online at dog sites and you’ll find essays, editorials and even heated arguments regarding the merits and […]
I have a soft spot for senior dogs, especially black Labs. This story is an example of a good dog just doing his job to protect his best friend. A blind man and his guide dog were struck by a subway train in Manhattan Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. They had both fallen onto […]