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...
Just Say “No” to The Nose-to-Nose!
As cities become increasingly dog friendly, we’re beginning to see more and more facilities and activities that invite well-behaved dogs to accompany their owners on outings. For those of us with four legged doggie friends that’s good news! However, as with most good...
Why Do We Expect So Much Of Our Dogs?
We expect them to live in our human world without ever acting like dogs. We expect them to be able to go anywhere and everywhere and have impeccable manners. We expect them to welcome attention from anyone who desires to approach and touch them. And, we expect them to...
