I love puppies, as long as they are someone else’s. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing cuter than that little face while he is sleeping, the sweet smell of the top of his head, and the delightful way he bounces instead of runs. But I will take an older dog every time. And I have. All of my dogs are getting up there. The oldest is Nellie, a Cairn Terrier, going on 14 and still hiking and kayaking with us. Sure, she is slower, needs frequent rest stops, and has to be carried

I confess that sometimes I judge people. For example, when someone says they paid $3,000 for their purebred puppy, I imagine a well-to-do...

I confess my own dogs are getting older. They are 14 and 16 years old, and although they are both little guys, the aging process is...

Dogs sleep a lot during the day. Its called napping, actually – short bouts of rest or light sleep. Dogs do this often, because frankly,...

A client once told me that his dog was “well-behaved but not well-trained.” Rosalita is one of those dogs. She may not know any tricks or...

I confess I don’t always call my dogs, or my client’s dogs, by their given names. Buster, Bud, Buddy, Kins, Toddalicious, Mister, Mister...

Krauss is a 14 year old Rat Terrier with Cushing’s Disease. His owners are convinced that Krauss’ days are numbered. Ever since his...

Aussie Labradoodle Martina can do no right. Her two “brothers” – Lab mixes, ages 8 and 10 – nap most of the day, rising only to follow...

For a good time, watch your dog sleep. But seriously, like most dogs, your dog is particularly delectable when conked out, adrift in...

Nellie is a German Shorthaired Pointer. One of her endearing quirks is the way she surveys an expanse of grass – the cooler and greener...

Let’s just say I’ve been heavily recruited by AARP. I know firsthand that living with an aging dog can be a challenge. If there was a...

On a trip to Maine this weekend, besides racking up many hours of driving, we gained some important insights about traveling with our...

I love puppies, as long as they are someone else’s. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing cuter than that little face while he is...