For every shelter dog, and the people who adopt them, only to find "issues." Never, ever, give up. It is my hope that writing this will help someone else as they struggle to sort out their newly adopted shelter dog's behavioral issues. Kodi is a love-bug, overjoyed at being with a loving family. He has… Continue reading Shelter Dogs and A Behavior Breakthru
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Wolfdreams: He Is, And He Isn’t
There is a lovely little book called "A Little Dog Like You," by Rosemary Sutcliff, that sits always on a shelf above my bed. As one customer-reviewer writes: If you've ever loved a dog, this book is for you. This slim volume is written and illustrated so that even a very young child could appreciate… Continue reading Wolfdreams: He Is, And He Isn’t
24 Hours Later…
Maverick Kodi's Saga, continued... 24 hours later we know: His name is not Maverick (his shelter name), nor Woody (which was his original name). His name is Kodi ! (although I have been informed there is dissent in the ranks... ie. Rhiannon thinks Kodi is too All-American & he needs an exotic & unique name.)… Continue reading 24 Hours Later…
A Tug At My Soul
How do you pinpoint the moment you know you've finally found the right dog to add to your family? How do you pinpoint the exact moment you knew? The moment you fell inexorably in love? Perhaps it was one of these - or all of these - moments: We walked through the kennel at the… Continue reading A Tug At My Soul