Uncovering Your Dog’s Emotions

Do you know what your dog is communicating at a given time? Do you know how he may be feeling when a stranger approaches? Do you know when your dog wants attention or wants to be alone?  There are so many subtle ways our dogs show us emotions and ones that are easy to spotContinue reading “Uncovering Your Dog’s Emotions”

The Humanity in Animal Rescue

I volunteer for an animal rescue in Oklahoma. Rainbow Bridge Can Wait is a tremendous organization staffed by dedicated and generous people, particularly women and families. These women devote much of their time coordinating transportation of surrendered, abused, neglected and abandoned dogs and moving them from deplorable conditions into loving and nurturing homes. The teamContinue reading “The Humanity in Animal Rescue”

Therapy Dog Training pt 7: Its All Done!

Well, not all done. Bernie and I SUCCESSFULLY completed the therapy dog training with Paws with Love which is affiliated with Therapy Dogs Inc. We were both tested last night which we passed all tasks. I was tested in the handler proficiency skills and Bernie on his proficiency of following directions. Together, we make aContinue reading “Therapy Dog Training pt 7: Its All Done!”