If you have had an interest in dogs for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard the comment that dogs are a pack animal, and you need to be the alpha, or leader, in your dog’s pack or it won’t respect and obey you.
This “dominance theory” method of training is popular with followers of some well known dog trainers who are often featured in the media. They use techniques such as the “alpha roll”, where a dog is rolled over onto its back in a submiss... Read Full Story
Valerie Wood, author of “Breakfasts with Buster,” did a lot of research to develop her own holistic health care approach for her dog, Buster. Working with her vet, Valerie was able to make dietary changes, in conjunction with alternative therapies, like acupuncture, to prolong Buster’s life for a year. In the book, Valerie shares the treatment protocols, provides insights about general health and nutrition, and provides an incredible resource for cancers specific to animal... Read Full Story
Last Sunday morning, at Lake Arrowhead, Fred and I went out for our morning “read the news and pee” walk. It was a beautiful fall morning at the Lake. At 5,000 feet elevation, Lake Arrowhead has a pretty short fall season — not much more than the month of November. Most of the trees are pine trees, so there’s not a lot of color. The next most common tree is the oak, which turns to yellow and then, when the rains come, brown and then bare.
The dry oak leaves scare... Read Full Story
It’s fun when authors like Susan Lustig put themselves into the mind of their dogs and write from the dog’s point of view. It’s “dog communication” at its best. You know that Callie Golden Retriever writes this blog at times. And guests on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show have included Garth Stein, who wrote from Enzo’s point of view, and Dean Koontz, who often captures the perspectives of Trixie Koontz Golden Retriever. Susan Lust... Read Full Story
Michael Hingson, of the Michael Hingson Group, appears on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show. Michael was recently appointed National Ambassador for Braille literacy by the National Foundation for the Blind. Michael and his guide dog, Roselle, led a group of people out, from the 78th floor, of the World Trade Tower on 9/11/01. Hear this — and other wonderful stories about Roselle — on the “My Doggie Says…” show. Check out Michael’s ... Read Full Story
Last night, while Fred and Barbara were in the den, I noticed that things looked real different outside. It was dark and the street in front I our house was all shiny, and the house lights were bouncing off the trees and the street. It looked very different from what I’m used to.
And little rivers — like someone kicked over a big puppy-water bowl — were running down the street. And stuff was falling out if the sky and splatting on the street and on the leaves across the... Read Full Story
Learn about this very special organization and how it trains Assistance Dogs for people needing help from Man’s Best Friend. Becky Hein, Assistance Dog Trainer, and Jay Huston, army veteran and his Assistance Dog, Timo, tell the story on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show.
Learn more about CCI here.
Sign up for CCI’s upcoming golf tournament at “The Crossings” golf course in Carlsbad, CA — click here.
The “My Doggie Says…” show helps listene... Read Full Story
Liz Palika, award-winning author, dog trainer and pet expert talks about her new book, “Puppy Love,” on the “My Doggie Says…” radio talk show. Liz also discusses her approaches to dog training.
Click here to see Liz’s other books; she is a prolific writer about dogs!
The “My Doggie Says…” show helps listeners gain a deeper appreciation for “Man’s Best Friend.” The show is broadcast live from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights, on KFNX 1100, Phoenix. It... Read Full Story
Darlene Arden, author of “The Irrepressible Toy Dog” and many other books and articles about dogs, is the guest on the “My Doggie Says…” Radio Talk Show. Darlene, an expert on “Toy Dogs,” shares her experience with the the petite end of the doggie spectrum. Learn about the dog nature of these friendly little pals.
The “My Doggie Says…” show helps listeners gain a deeper appreciation for “Man’s Best Friend.” The show is broadcast live from 8:00 to 9... Read Full Story
This weekend, at Lake Arrowhead, Callie’s bathroom breaks have been pretty short and sweet. Which is fine with me, because I’m still wearing summer shorts, and there is a late-summer, early autumn chill in the air.
This morning, Callie and I went outdoors just before sunrise. We were joined by a barn owl and his loud “whoo whoos.” And the sky was an uncharacteristic bright orange and salmon color as some weather is moving in.
As has been her habit these last few da... Read Full Story
