Raising Rumble – The First 4th!
Rumble is 8 months old now and this was her first 4th of July. One never knows how this is going to go but, I prepared her for it ahead of time. Every one of my puppies listens to noises right from the start, and not just fireworks either. Rumble is no exception, and...
Raising Rumble – 6 Months Old Already!
I decided to take both kids on a walk around Newport Back Bay today since it was such a beautiful day. I don’t normally walk them together because it’s just easier to walk them separately. Rowdy’s actually very good on a leash with the exception of a squirrel or...
Do You Recognize This Plant?
It’s a common, ornamental succulent used in drought tolerant gardens all over Southern California. It’s a beautiful, hearty plant that grows well in a variety of soils. It’s called "Sticks on Fire". The "Sticks on Fire" plant, known as Euphorbia tirucalli, is a member...
Raising Rumble – It’s Not All Cuteness and Puppy Breath!
When you’re raising a puppy the absolute most important tool you need is . . . wait for it . . . patience!! Let me give you an example: My day started at 4 am when Rowdy barfed on the bed. I also realized that the cold I was getting had now fully kicked in and I had...
Raising Rumble
On January 2nd we welcomed a new member to our family. 8-week-old Australian shepherd puppy, “Rumble”! Now, I consider myself somewhat of an expert at raising puppies, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still a lot of hard work!! So, here’s what my new year looks like so...
You Don’t Want a Dog That Thinks, What You Want is a Dog That Listens To Commands
I once overheard another dog trainer telling his client that, “you don’t want a dog that thinks, what you want is a dog that listens to commands.” While I agree that dogs should listen when we ask them to do something, dogs are far from being robots. Sometimes it’s...
