by Laurel | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog Post
You know that inspirational saying, “Dance like no one is watching?” Well, I think you should train your dog like no one is watching you. I can’t speak to the dancing. The only time I appear to be able to dance like no one is watching is when an...
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by Laurel | Sep 10, 2017 | Blog Post
If you are lucky enough to have a crazy dog, I’m sure you’ve yelled “Settle down!” (and several other choice phrases) at your dog. If you are even luckier, and are currently experiencing the great joys and great annoyance of a puppy or...
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by Laurel | Aug 20, 2017 | Blog Post
Let me tell you a couple of stories about our boy, Max, to share a little bit about disappointment and how I’ve had to acknowledge it and just keep on moving. Our Sweet Max Man Max is a Shepard/Catahoula Hound mix we adopted from the shelter when he was just a...
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by Laurel | Aug 9, 2017 | Blog Post
The environment we live in makes a huge difference in how we face and handle the world. The same is true for our dogs. People are increasingly interested in concepts like minimalism and hygge for a reason. Lots of us have realized that the world can be an overwhelming...
by Laurel | Aug 6, 2017 | Blog Post
The hardest thing for most of us is asking for help. I know I feel like a complete failure if I have to ask for help. That independent streak runs deep in most of us. Some of you reading are probably lucky enough to have avoided it, but I know it’s more like an...
by Laurel | Jul 18, 2017 | Blog Post
I went for a walk with my puppy this morning. You wouldn’t think that’s big news, but it is. It’s really hard for me to share my deepest, darkest stuff with you all, but that’s why I started this blog. I want to be real and honest – with...
