Dogs don’t do “spite”

October 17th, 2006

This is a quick email that I felt I must send to the Director of Communications of the AKC after she wrote an article in AKC’s newsletter about preparing dogs for the arrival of a new baby saying ‘Do not let the dogs think they are getting any less attention because of the baby or they [...]

Be a responsible dog owner

October 11th, 2006

AKC.com has a list of 101 things to help you be the best dog owner you can be. It’s not intended to be followed item by item, but it’s a good resource whether you are just planning or are already living with your ‘best friend.’

Easing a puppy’s transition

October 2nd, 2006

It can be very stressful for your new puppy to come away from the only home he has known, his mother and littermates, and into his new home.  There are a few things you can do to ease this transition.  Before picking up the pup,  you could  send a t-shirt that smells like you to the breeder so that your smell would [...]