Attention & Demand Barking: How to End it
Dogs that do a lot of attention seeking or demand barking are hoping to get what they want. This is great when it comes to your dog wanting to go outside for potty breaks. But not so great when it... Read More
10 Most Common Reasons Why Dogs Bark
Why does my dog bark constantly? I get asked this question constantly. Unfortunately, it’s not a simple answer. There are lots of reasons why dogs bark, not just one. And with lots of reas... Read More
Animal Rescuers: Sometimes We Have to Say No
I had a migraine yesterday. So bad that I could hardly see, and was near tears most of the day. I still walked, brushed, fed and played with the dogs in my care. I didn’t do much else, but the d... Read More
Retail Pet Store Sales Bans: The ever growing list
It started in Albuquerque, New Mexico in June of 2006, and the list of jurisdictions, in the United States, that have banned Retail Pet Stores from selling animals that don’t come from rescues, ... Read More
Dog Playpens, Not only for Puppies
We fostered a lot of puppies the first half of this year. Three litters of puppies. That we needed to keep confined somehow, to keep the destruction to a minimum. So we bought , , whatever you ... Read More
Libre’s Law – A big step forward for PA Animal Cruelty Laws
Great new for the animals in Pennsylvania! Libre’s Law (Animal Abuse Statue Overhaul) was signed into law on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Harrisburg, PA. Libre even got to put his paw print ... Read More
Aging Dogs, Different Dogs Age Differently
Ozzy and Snuggie are our two oldest dogs. Our aging dogs. Our first truly elderly dogs. Watching them age is hard. But they seem to be aging so much differently. The backward aging dog Ozzy seems t... Read More
Hide and Seek, Maddie’s the Reigning Champion
Where’s Maddie? That’s currently the most asked question in our house. And then the search begins. Her favorite place is under the big leather sectional in the family room. Specifically ... Read More