Just this second the cat has come over to the dog and is pawing at the tippy end of the dogs tail. Everytime he does so, the dogs tail moves just a little bit but enough to get the cat to jolt slightly. Simon (cat) is still somewhat hesitant with the dog, but he is [...]
The most important command you can teach your dog is to come when he or she is called. This is easier said then done!! I’ve read a lot of different articles on this. “Set yourself up to succeed” “Make the outcome of the “trick” fun for the dog” “You never stop teaching and reinforcing this [...]
Russ and I decided to make it official – we adopted Shannon. It was good to have her around for a week – to see if she iwould really fit into lifes – and we decided she would. She is a great addition to the family. Simon taunts her by running around the house. I’m [...]
Since I picked up Shannon last Saturday, I’ve been battling the decision of whether to take her on permanently or remain a foster until she finds a “forever home.” The decision to accept a dog into your life is not one that should be taken lightly. It’s not just about how cute they are when [...]
Today was a very exciting, fun packed, new experiences kind of day. With Russ and I having the day off – we took Shannon out for a fun filled day. We began by bringing her to park near the water for a pic-nic lunch. We had sandwiches of course and Shannon was treated to her [...]
