There is a special category of dog recognized by its tenacity, drive, and focus. It is not a category recognized by the AKC, and not one breed that defines it. It is the Working Dog. This last weekend Loki and I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic workshop put on by Von Grunheide Shepherds…
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.
And the winner is…
Oscar season is just around the corner and of course, in Hollywood, the best pr reps and agents are pitching their clients as hard as they can. But this year there is a star that will go mostly unnoticed by the Academy. Uggie is just the latest in a long string of dogs (and other animals)…
World’s oldest dog
Next time you’re looking at that little puppy thinking how much you would like to take him home, think of this. A dog is a lifetime committment and while many dogs may only live a decade or so, others can live longer. Are you ready to shoulder the responsibility of a dog for a quarter…
Lazy owners, lazier trainers, dogs without a chance
I see a lot of dogs. On any given day, I can deal with as many as one-hundred. Every dog that comes to me is on a leash. But what that leash connects to gives me pause. A local trainer works with several of the dogs. I can always tell when she is the one…
Goodbye, Willow
On Wednesday, October 26 our family suffered a huge loss. Our pretty princess, Willow, spent her last day in the best way we could have hoped. Heather gave her a few of her much-loved pig’s ears and a bowl of Frosty Paws dog ice cream. She spent her afternoon on the couch napping. When I…
the American Canine 