Encounters with Nature
On my May 2019 trip to Pittsburgh, I had the pleasure of presenting my evening lecture at the National Aviary….
SWIFT RETURN – Your Dog is Lost? What to do! (Guest post)
Way back in the early 90s, on a snowy day in January, two of my dogs got out of our…
The Ultimate Guide to Aid Organizations for Pet Owners in Need
From TheSimpleDollar.com “When it comes to our pets, they’re more than just animals – they are members of our family….
A Crowd at the Gate: Dr. Sharon Willoughby-Blake DVM
On Nov. 10, 2010 an immeasurably large crowd gathered at the gates of Heaven to meet someone special. There were…
Dogs of All Nations, 1915
Dogs of All Nations, 1915 Once again, a tip from my good friend Ginny leads me to a very interesting…
A Scarlet Macaw’s Lessons in Honesty
“The truth needs so little rehearsal.” (Barbara Kingsolver) In this one simple sentence, Kingsolver sums up not just the value…
A Shelter Story – CARAT
From my Canadian friend & fellow trainer Catherine Thomas, an interesting look at the value of CARAT in animal shelter…
Cheetahs on the edge – director’s cut
Many years ago, I was fortunate enough to spend a few minutes meeting a cheetah up close and personal. What…
Feral Dogs Blog and Dr. Mark Johnson
My friend Tom O’Dowd is not just a long time friend as well as a wonderful, kind, smart man and…
Flipping Over Frozen Pee
Every season brings new adventures. One fine winter not too long ago, I found myself developing a new technique for…
