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My first aid kit is laughed at but used often!

I put together my first joint human/canine/feline first aid kit many years ago. I think it was when I was still working as a vet tech; probably shortly after Paul and I were evacuated for our first California wildfires. I can remember during that evacuation needing something for the dogs and not having it. I’ve [...]

Riker is officially retired

I have said for several years that as long as Riker enjoys his therapy dog visits he can continue doing them. Yesterday I think he still enjoyed his visit, but not as much as usual, and his hips failed him several times. In addition, after the visit I had to lift him into the car [...]

Sisko hits adolescence big time!

First of all, let me say that Sisko is a very good dog. He wants to please me and tries very hard to do so. He’s not a destructive chewer, doesn’t dig in the yard, never gets in to the trash can, won’t steal food, and won’t dash out open doors or gates. He sits [...]

Why can’t the AKC sell treats made in the USA?

This post is not to bash the American Kennel Club on all fronts; I don’t agree with many of the AKC’s practices but my training business Kindred Spirits Dog Training does offer the Canine Good Citizen and Puppy STAR program. Although I don’t compete any more – for various reasons – I have competed in [...]