Friend, companion, confidante

Dogs are more than just pets. They are our confidantes, our companions. They are our sidekicks, our cohorts, our comic-relief. They are our biggest supporters and our constant champions. They are our best friends. They are family. No where in the world is this more apparent than it is here in the good old, USA….

Viva la France

From a French Ring seminar a few weeks ago to the French countryside. The American Canine travels the world to bring you Fidos from foreign lands.

Français dans l’âme

A weekend of dog sport with a French flair. I get to attend a seminar about French Ring, one of the most popular dog sports in that country.

The Sun Sets on Sundance

One of the last stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age passes away. Actor, director, environmentalist, and animal lover, Robert Redford dies at age 89.

Maybe Just a Little Longer

I am reading “The Forever Dog” by Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib. It got me to thinking about my dogs and how I should feed them a better, more natural diet. I should be more thoughtful and focused about how they are living their lives. Then, between training sessions, I quickly grabbed a lunch…

Never Say Die

There have been many imitators, but there was only one original. Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal icon and pioneer, genre passed away at age 76.