Dogs etc Archive

The Last Bastion of Privacy?

  Hacking, WikiLeaks, employees filming meetings, and hot microphones all show us that our private moments are much less private than we have the right to expect. Today’s headlines provide mounting evidence that our freedom is being “hacked.” But since identifying a problem without providing a solution is for life’s inexperienced members, today I pose to you what might be our last bastion of privacy—our…

City Dog Walks–What’s Next after Obedience?

In this article: teaching your dog commands: behind, forward, left and right. You and your dog have mastered basic obedience (sit, down, heal); is there more? Well, of course there’s more! Most dogs love to learn, and what better way to learn than on a dog walk? The fact that many of us don’t realize that is just another one of those communication issues in…

Stinky Dog and No Time for a Dog Bath?

Having retired from rescuing and fostering dogs, including many Siberian Huskies, I still get questions from past adopters. Two issues almost all dog owners face are the smell of a dog and a dog getting dirty when you’re trying to leave the house. To be fair, nothing ever replaces a good dog bath and grooming. However, after a mere three days, that pesky dog odor…

Paws and Claws–Grooming Tips for Dogs

In training and animal rescue, one thing I’ve seen a lot of are paws and claws in need of some love. Check out your dog’s paws. Is the fur covering the pads? Are the nails touching the floor? If so, it’s time for a trim. The paws and claws are an often overlooked area of grooming, which actually can harm your pet. Your dog’s pads…