Consider This Before Naming Foster Dogs
What's wrong with naming foster dogs? Sometimes, giving a foster dog a new name is the right thing to do. Sometimes, renaming foster dogs causes problems.
Can you tell if this dog is comfortable with these children?
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The Canine Consent Test – Give Dogs A Voice
How can you tell if a dog wants to be petted? How do you know? My most recent foster dog, Carter, is a dog that snapped at a few unfamiliar…
Simple and Easy Ways To Prevent Dog Bites
You CAN Prevent Dog Bites It is Dog Bite Prevention Week! If you subscribe to multiple dog newsletters and blogs, you have already read a wealth of information on ways…
Help Fearful Dogs Meet Strangers
The last time Carter and I visited my family, the visit didn't go very well. In fact, his behavior caught me off guard, and I had to take a step…
Dixie providing comfort to Boozer following a grand mal seizure
The Dog’s First Seizure: Before, During, and After
Did your dog just have a seizure? Is this your first experience with seizures? Is this your foster dog's first one? Don't panic. You've got this. The purpose of this…
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…