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Keeping a Dog Quiet After Surgery I often get asked what a person can do to keep their dog quiet after a spay, neuter or other surgery. I decided to do a blog post on this because I am also looking to prepare my dog, Bam, as he will eventually lose his ability to walk […]

I would like you to meet my new, old man, Saul. This beautiful silver haired, senior dog of 10 years has landed in Washington and into my home. This boy is originally from a shelter in California, after being picked up from the streets as a stray. Someone opened their door and let him walk.

The main ingredient in Golden Paste is the powerful turmeric. I feel it’s like the J.Lo of spices. You can sing, you can act, you can open restaurants, you can model, you can do all the things. This spice has been used for medicinal use for over 4000 years which is more than enough time

Thursday 4:30 p.m. Call my Aunt. Tell her there has been no word from the vet so Bam must not have been seen that day. I couldn’t imagine them getting him in any more today. They were keeping him overnight in the hopes he could get his MRI after all and if not, he would

7:30 Wednesday Wheels Up! Bam in is the car, stopped and got Starbucks and headed to my Aunt’s house to pick her up because misery loves company. We are off to Washington State University for Bam’s MRI today. We are ready to find out what is going on with his back end and how we

You always can hear my dog Bam coming even if you can’t see him. He has started to not pick up his back legs when he walks. Instead, he scuffs them wherever he goes. It is particularly noticeable as I don’t have carpet in the house. Having had a previous boxer, Charlie who had Degenerative

“The art of training a dog owner. Dog owner tells me: Hi, my dog pulls on the leash and runs into the woods after deer if I let it off leash. Me: Okay. What’s the breed? Owner: A Siberian Husky mixed with a coon hound. Me: Okay, so you have a musher mixed with a

Adopting a dog is outstanding!  It is like Christmas morning when you go to finally sign papers and bring your baby home.  If it is an actual baby, you will be in the headspace to think all things puppy from puppy proofing, closing doors so the puppy can’t pee in every room, provide understanding when

First, do you even have a reactive dog?  The definition of a reactive dog is one who barks, lunges and/or growls while on leash.  Sound familiar?  Keep reading to find out three very helpful tips to help you and your dog have more peaceful walks. #1:  Lose the Opportunity Think of your dog’s behavior as