Right now, things may seem overwhelming and unpredictable. Most of us are working from home, or not working at all. Our routines have changed, we may be feeling stressed, bored and not in control of our lives. However, there is a subset of our population that is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
