The little dog was shaking in her skin, cowering beneath her bed in the shelter. So scared that she’d peed herself, this little dog wanted nothing to do with me. But it was my job to help this dog trust people again so that she could be adopted. And we just had a few weeks to … Read more
“He’s a bit racist,” the woman explained, clearly embarrassed, as her dog barked and lunged at just one person at the park. The woman was white, the man her dog was barking and lunging at was black. Her conclusion seems logical, right? The dog only barks at people of a certain race, so he must … Read more
Thanksgiving in my family is always barely-controlled chaos. The whole family packs into the home that was passed from my grandparents to my aunt. Most years, there’s probably 20 adults, 10 kids or teens, and 3 to 5 dogs. Food, family, dogs, and kids. Oh, and because we’re from Wisconsin, Football. It’s quite the mix. … Read more
There is a common misconception that if you use treats to train your dog, that you are just using bribery. Or, that your dog will ONLY do what is asked of them if there is food present. Or, that your dog will begin to beg for food all the time if you use food, particularly … Read more