Rachel R. Baum1 minRescue dogsSay my nameI confess I don’t always call my dogs, or my client’s dogs, by their given names. Buster, Bud, Buddy, Kins, Toddalicious, Mister, Mister...
Rachel R. Baum1 minObedienceBaby you can(‘t) drive my carYou’ve seen it. A car traveling down the road with a dog’s head catching a breeze through an open window. The DRIVER’S open window. If...
Rachel R. Baum2 minAnimal advocacyThe temporary friendIn consideration of International Homeless Animals Day on August 18, 2012 , I am going to use the F word. Foster. Wait! Don’t stop...
Rachel R. Baum1 minLie down with heartburnAdmit it. Your dog has dibs on at least one piece of furniture in your house. “That’s Bailey’s chair.” “Oh, Sadie likes to sit on the top...
Rachel R. Baum2 minObedience7 (other) uses for a leashNo, not to hang yourself. If you’re that frustrated with your dog, call a trainer! The leash – and I’m referring to a 6 foot long walking...
Rachel R. Baum2 minFears and phobiasI like a fence I can seeI am frequently asked my opinion about underground fences. I don’t like them. Here is my thinking… PRO 1. Cost – Invisible fencing is...
Rachel R. Baum2 minAttentionThe rut doesn’t moveThe trouble with being in a RUT is their nature. Ruts don’t move. Dogs get into ruts, too. I’m thinking of Swifty, a mildly overweight...
Rachel R. Baum2 minHome dog trainingPuppy reality testLet’s say you are thinking about getting a puppy. If you were thinking it was time to drive a car, you would have to take a test to prove...
Rachel R. Baum2 minHome dog trainingZen and the art of sittingWe humans take Sitting for granted. After all, most of us Sit all day. At school, in our cars, at the office, in the movies, at...