The Cone Of Shame – What’s Not To Love?
The Elizabethan collar or the e-collar. Affectionately also called the cone of shame. Conehead. Lampshade. Satellite dish. Martini glass. Party hat. We hate the cone of shame because we think…
The Elizabethan Collar: 9 Ways To Help Your Dog Adjust To Wearing One
I love how we as pet owners enjoy poo-pooing the plastic, vet-issue Elizabethan collar, abbreviated as the e-collar. (not to be confused with the abbreviation of the electronic or "shock"…
Rambo's behavior was due to a medical condition
When Behavior Is Due To A Medical Condition
Sometimes, the reason for abnormal behavior is not readily apparent. Persevere in a quest for answers and include your veterinarian; there may be medical reasons for behavior problems. Bringing Rambo…
I'm eager to please!
Carter, The First Week With A New Foster Dog
Remind Me: What Is That Routine I Normally Use? Ah - the challenges of bringing home a new foster dog. The first week with a new foster dog is not…
Carter, working hard for my attention!
Carter, My New Foster Dog
In a different blog post, I shared that I took a (long) break from fostering to focus on some personal projects. I'm still sorta in the thick of things, but…
not all bites are scary, but all bites are serious.
Just A Dog Bite?
One of the most reckless statements spoken in rescue work is this: The dog bit someone and___________ it was a little bite.it didn't break the skin.it was not the dog's…