Brooks is a flashy, feisty little Long-Haired Chihuahua. Her big “brother” Dunn is a sweet-natured Lab mix. The dogs sleep together in a...

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

Magicians were once considered the height of entertainment, but since Siegfried and Roy‘s illusions resulted in an unexpected necessity...

One of my clients cannot speak. She recently adopted a two year old Shepherd mix named Glinda. Glinda has a tendency to see an open door...

In a perfect world, Maisie’s owners would have no social life. Maisie, a six year old Boxer mix, is content to hang out in her newly...

Some dog owners think that training their dog is a formal enterprise that involves attending classes, walking in an ordered circle apace...

Forgive me if I talk about barking yet again. This time, the topic is owner-directed barking. Also known as back talk, sass, and lip....

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...

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, this is a story about a family for which one dog is very grateful. Pronto is an Aussie mix recently...

After their youngest child went off to college, Kenny’s owners decided to downsize. They sold their big farmhouse with its 25 acres,...

Toby is a Beagle mix with a finely tuned startle reflex. Everything, and I mean everything, makes him jump. Noises, lights, movement, the...

Its always interesting to see what people feed their dogs, and why. In my experience, there are 6 reasons people choose a particular food...

Fox Terrier Chesney loves his crate so much he will challenge you to a doggie duel over it.  If his owners walk past him while he is in...

At the risk of sounding like a naysayer, I confess I must share a significant No No with you. Yes, I know, one of my recent blog posts...

Dogs are a messy business. If you are a meticulous introvert who strives for order and sanitized surfaces, you probably do not have a...

I confess there are rare moments when, after seeing the same issues played out again and again, I can’t help but add to my list of pet...

Boxer mix Tammy is so afraid of folding chairs that she refuses to go out the back door when the chairs are there. Earlier in the summer,...

I confess, your dog and I need a pat on the back and a “Good Girl (or Boy)!” every once in awhile. The majority of dog owners are...

Shelton is a 4 year old Yorkipoo that was recently adopted by a young couple. The rescue group had minimal information about Shelton. All...