Rachel R. Baum2 min readChewingIs breed destiny?So you get this dog from the shelter. The tag on the cage said “Lab Shepherd mix.” You bring the dog home. What can you expect? Will he...
Rachel R. Baum1 min readAggressionReading between the (tail) lines“I don’t understand” exclaimed my client. “Mitzie’s tail was wagging when my guest came in, but then she bit him when he reached out to...
Rachel R. Baum3 min readBarkingIt’s My Yard and I’ll Bark if I Want ToONE dog can make a lot of noise. Is there an equation that measures the increase in decibel levels when TWO dogs see the garbage...
Rachel R. Baum2 min readA Puddle of Basset Hound, or what to do if the dog won’t walkLulu is a 2 year old Basset Hound that will not walk. She’s happy enough to have the leash put on and to go out the door. Her ears swing...
Rachel R. Baum1 min readWhy confess? Because some dogs can swallow a sock faster than I can stop themHere’s the thing. All dogs can be trained – that’s my motto and my goal. Does that mean that every single dog responds the instant I walk...