Let’s Talk: Intervertebral Disc Disease in Canines
Happy September! I hope you had some time to read last week's column about my interview with dog trainer Beth Jeffrey. It was wonderful to get...
Dollars & Sense: Are Premium Dog Hair Clippers Worth It?
Personally, I like saving money. The question, before I buy pretty much anything, is “Do I really need this?” Oftentimes, the inner struggle and...
Do Pet Parents Need a Dog Grooming Table at Home
As pet parents, part of our job is grooming. How we live up to that responsibility is up to us. Instead of grooming our...
Cons of Operant Conditioning: Is Your Dog a Gambling Addict?
In the 70s, there was a lot of unrest accompanied by paranoia over a theory of behavior surfacing in psychology. Never mind that the...
Let’s Talk: Dog Park Etiquette
We're changing our Let's Talk column. I'll still be doing my weekly column, but you'll be seeing more op-ed pieces from other editors too....
Sunday’s Recap: 9 Blogs for Dog Lovers
It's Sunday again, and you know what that means - time for my Sunday Recap. Did you have time to catch my column last week?...
Let’s Talk: Confusion About Negative Reinforcement During Dog Training
Good morning, readers, and happy Wednesday! I hope you're enjoying your week so far and that you had time to catch my column last...
Sunday’s Recap: Sustainability in the Pet Industry
Good Sunday morning, readers! I hope you enjoyed your week as much as I did. Hopefully you caught my column last week. I talked...
Are Dog Grooming Schools Worth It?
I could answer this question quite easily, because as a professional dog groomer, this is not the first time I've been asked whether dog...
Do Your Kids Know How to be Around Dogs?
Dogs are a big part of our lives, and if you're a parent with one or more children, you know that dogs are a...
Sunday’s Recap: Best Dog Supplies According to the Experts
Another Sunday is in the books! It was a chilly day here in Maine, and we spent most of the afternoon working on behavioral...
Let’s Talk: Breed Specific Legislation and Restrictions
Good afternoon readers. I hope you are all having a wonderful week. Did you happen to check out my column last week about the...
