How do you bond with your dog? Unless your answer is "I don't have a dog!" I bet you are thinking of things like playing ball or Frisbee, going for long walks in the park, wrestling, a bike ride together or maybe even something like Agility or Flyball. These are all great activities, but injuries, behavior challenges or simply age can limit them. Sometimes pet owners don't realize there are quiet ways to have quality time with your furry or feathered or finned loved one. Getting … [Read more...]

I was bringing the dogs in from the yard. It was dark and cold, a typical February evening in Minnesota. Our yard doesn't extend to our door, so I had to walk the dogs across the driveway. I opened the gate and Mika, my Husky mix walked out. She is so trustworthy I don't have to hold on to her. She walks behind me as I reach for my German Shepherd, M'kai. I wait for Lexie, my 6-month-old Jack Russell Terrier puppy, to come to the gate. I always pick her up and carry her across the cement divide. … [Read more...]