Author: Tony

I consider myself a professional dog enthusiast. I spend as much time as I can working with and learning about man's (and woman's) best friends. I try to explore and share as many of the events, activities, and interactions with dogs as I can, especially the things I do with my furry family members.

Wordless Wednesday 10/8/14

A few words on Wordless Wednesday. Today, my little buddy is going in for surgery for Lar-Par, or laryngeal paralysis. Some of you may recall our episode a while back, but his condition has steadily and dramatically gotten worse. Our hope is that this can help Snuff enjoy his remaining time with us, no matter…

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Help for Helpers

It was the last weekend of summer and started in perfect Pacific Northwest fashion; cold, damp, and overcast. A small group of about a dozen people gathered for the Regional Helper Seminar hosted by Twin County Schutzhund Club. Mark Chaffin, a 30+ year vet of the sport of schutzhund was the Teaching Helper.

A major loss to the community

It is with great sadness that I am posting about the loss of Dr. Sophie Yin. She was a leader in the field of veterinary behavior, making a huge impact on the lives of countless animals and people. Having seen her work and heard the passion in her voice as she spoke about the amazing…

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