I agree, it’s our job to educate so hopefully people can make informed decisions for their own families. Whatever those decisions may be ..read more

I have had a few clients that really took what I said about “the baby being none of the dog’s business” to heart and they succeeded. I have had a few that didn’t and rehomed the dog due to it becoming too much work to stay on top of things. I have had some (actually talking to one now) that take too much freedom away from the dog and with the baby and extra company and changes in the home, create other side effects. I tell people that I hope to educate them so that they can make decisions for their families and know how to adjust based on the outcomes of those decisions. Any safety issue “warn ..read more

I suppose it’s possible that this breeder is a real pro and knows what he’s doing. I suppose. BUT if I had a client who thinks it’s peachy-keen for their cutesy-wootsy bully boy or gal to cuddle with their kids, I’d warn that person — in no uncertain terms — that they were endangering their child’s life. And I would back it up w/links to stories and vids that showcase the dangers. It also occurs to me that if someone has contacted me as a prospective client, then they already have some problems with their dog, which makes the dog-baby situation especially dangerous ..read more

As a professional trainer, how would you handle this situation if this was your client? https://youtube.com/shorts/qAqXAjhvOjY?si=ca3u-KEpFF5LpDeX ..read more

If I win the lottery, well fly Darcy out on a private jett ..read more

Remembering….dogs are fun! https://youtu.be/Ah1K24tjYLQ?si=Id2SyBW5Jn81fEDE ..read more

Promising option for sound sensitive dogs – combo tryptophan, valerian & passiflora (available in Brazil) https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/7/1025 Simple Summary: Fear of fireworks is one of the most common behavioural problems in dogs worldwide. From more static fearful behaviours such as freezing, hiding, and trembling to more active reactions such as aggression, running, barking, and even self-mutilation, many dogs suffer from firework fear but only a small proportion of their owners seek help from a specialist. As many owners prefer to use more natural products instead of medication fo ..read more

<div>https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/7/1083</div><div&gt; Simple Summary: Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell that is far superior to humans’, thanks to their unique anatomy and physiology. This remarkable ability allows them to detect and differentiate between very low concentrations of odor molecules, but the threshold seems to depend on the target odor. This study focused on determining the lowest concentration of Eucalyptus hydrolat that would be detectable by trained dogs. This substance was selected for the study as it is used in a dog scent training sport call ..read more

I love how thoughtful and thorough this is. This sets very clear expectations for your process ..read more

Ramble on, Stormy ❤️ Allie I’m so sorry for your loss. You’ve given so much here and I’m personally so grateful for you ..read more