Life – it’s full of unexpected opportunities. Today life presented chickens. Three chickens were hanging out near my garden while I sat on the deck enjoying my morning coffee. I didn’t notice the visitors. Melody did. Nose up and twitching, ears perked up, and in a flash Melody was off the deck and in the garden. I turned, expecting to see a squirrel. Then I heard the sound of chickens. Chickens? Yes, chickens. The neighbor’s chickens had flown their coop and were busy snacki

Walking is such a normal, mundane activity. It can quickly become just another item on the to-do list – walk the dog…check. Ho hum, no fun for anyone! What makes the walk important? Well, many things (I’ll get into that later), but a different and more pressing question might be what can make the walk fun? Certainly walking a leash-pulling-kangaroo-hopping-lunging-barking canine is not fun. Attempting to leash up a leaping canine at the front door is not fun. And both scenari

Going to the vet can be a frightening experience for your canine companion. There are lots of strange smells – some very off putting to a dog’s super sensitive nose. Then there are all those strangers – other dogs, cats, small animals and people. Even well socialized dogs may feel anxious at the vet office. Your precious pup may also pick up on your own stress while at the vet clinic. Perhaps you’ve had a negative experience in the past and now any vet visit puts you on edge.