Archive for the Animals Category


Good Thoughts Needed for Shadow the Dog

Published March 22nd, 2008

Today’s post is a departure from the usual.  It’s a personal and time sensitive post, but one that’s very important to me and my whole family.  It relates to our oldest family member, Shadow, who is a Lab cross going into his 18th year on this earth with us. 
For the last week or so, Shadow, who [...]

Puppy…or No Puppy

Published March 7th, 2008

Over the years, many clients have consulted with me before choosing a canine family member.  The three most common questions asked are about what breed to get, where to get a dog, and whether to get a puppy.  This article was written to help you decide between getting a new puppy versus adopting an older dog, and where to get one.  [...]

Diary of a Labrador-A Typical Day

Published February 28th, 2008

My name is Moab, and this is my diary.  I am a 7 year-old male black Lab, I have a sister named Naula, and a mom and dad whom I love very much.  Today I’m going to document a day in my life.  My mom always wonders what is going on in my furry head, so [...]

101 Things I Love About Dogs

Published February 14th, 2008

There are many times when I think about how great it is to be a dog in my house…don’t have to work for a living, your people bring you cookies, walk with you, feed you, and then you find a sunny patch to just lie and enjoy the day.  What a life.  I wish it were this [...]

Showing Appreciation For Your Dog

Published January 31st, 2008

Our dog friends and family members give us their unconditional love, friendship, and loyalty, every day, rain or shine.  It’s true they are creatures of habit, but think about just how excited they get when something fun and unexpected happens to them:  That pure joy and exuberance is priceless.
Many of us know our family appreciates all of the [...]

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