Lessons From A Pit Bull

I used to be afraid of pit bulls. This isn’t something I’m proud to admit, especially when my fear was based on what the media was saying rather than any first-hand experiences. But seriously, how many stories do you hear about a Golden Retriever sending a child to the hospital? Still, I knew I had […]

You Know You’re A Real Dog Person When …

How many of the following apply to you? We’d say if you answer “yes” to at least half of them, you qualify as a real dog person! You know you’re a real dog person when: You sometimes limit your out-of-the-house social activities because you feel guilty leaving your dog home alone. You can sit stone-faced […]

The Magical Healing Power Of Older Dogs

Long ago in a shelter far, far away … I’d just taken Teddy out for a long walk — and by long, I mean it took a lot of time although we didn’t cover much distance. Teddy was an older dog, a “senior.” A lovely shepherd mix whom we guessed was about 10 years old. […]