A family protection dog must balance a stable temperament with a genuine protective instinct. Not every large or intimidating breed qualifies; working drive, trainability, and loyalty matter most. The...
If you have heard me speak about my history with dog training, you may very well have heard me say that it was acquiring my African Grey parrot, Barnaby, close to 26 years ago that initially got me in...
Day 1 A most rare occasion is when I fly directly to the city where I’m going to be working all week. It happened on the last trip to Jacksonville, and Smyrna wasn’t a very long trip at all. I’m worki...
Exotic pets capture imagination with their rarity and novelty, but ownership often comes with legal complications that few people anticipate. Animals like capybaras, caracals, and other nontraditional...
Let’s talk about a seriously rare and treasured breed– the Khao Manee. These cats are a highly valued and treasured feline breed from Thailand, the former Kingdom of Siam. Khao Manee is legendary not ...
If your dog loses their mind every time the doorbell rings, the problem isn’t stubbornness. It’s a rehearsal.It’s unspent energy.And it’s the fact that no one ever taught the dog how to turn it off....
Thoroughly Poetic Thursday Each Thursday, Angel Sammy and Teddy from Two Spoiled Cats host a poetry challenge. They provide an inspiration photo, and participants write an accompanying poem. I missed ...
SavourLife is an Australian brand of pet food, and you’ll see from the dog food review it’s a good mix of quality vs price. They donat...
I had a truly crazy 2025! It was fun, adventuresome, productive…and honestly, kind of dangerous! In fact, the year started out on a dangerous note, with the Los Angeles wildfires. We were close enough...
Do Dogs Ever Get Tired Of Barking? Do Dogs Ever Get Tired Of Barking? Dogs do not get much tired of barking as it’s their preferred way of communicating with humans and other animals. Dogs produce ba...