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The Top 5 Signs You and Your Dog Should Take an Obedience Class!
Have a dog who could use a little more training? Who doesn’t? I tell my clients all of the time that training is more than just a 6-week course, it’s for the life of your dog. So if it’s been a while since you’ve done any training with your pup, these are the signs that maybe it’s time … Continue Reading
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Philly Dog Walker Struck in Center City – How You Can Help
Philadelphia dog walker Tom McMillian was recently in a near-fatal accident while riding his bike in center city. The Monster Minders are gathering “get-well” photos to help him on his long road to recovery.
Working Together To Save Lives
Some of things I write might be tough to read, but – believe me – the events are even tougher to experience first-hand. I can only hope and pray that one day all of the passionate and intelligent people who are in the business of saving lives will realize that we are not in competition with each other.
What’s the Big Deal About Crate Training?
Last night I took one of those flights that make you wonder whether you are ever going to put your feet on the ground again. Flying from Atlanta to Philadelphia in the dark in a thunderstorm; the plane was rumbling and shaking all over the place. I glanced to the woman sitting next to me, … Continue Reading
Help! My Dog Has a Step-Parent!
I love my ex. I really do. Jordan and I aren’t in love anymore but we are still each other’s family. Though our break up wasn’t without paralyzing pain, the foundation of mutual love and respect still exists and we still share our greatest joys and sorrows with one another. And we share our dog. … Continue Reading
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Man’s Best Friend – by Chris Neal
The story is told from the owner’s perspective, and shows just how deep a dog and human connection can go.
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Saving Lives Feels Good. You Should Try it.
It’s up to you to make a difference. Everyone who adopts a pet from a shelter or rescue group is a hero and should tell their adoption success story to everyone they know so their friends, family and coworkers can become heroes too. And boy does saving lives feel good. You should try it.
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Coping with the Emotional Work of Volunteering
The emotional work of volunteering is complex, and volunteers can sometimes be caught off-guard by feelings of sadness, guilt or being overwhelmed. How can you swallow that lump in your throat and keep coming back for more?
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To Dog Park or Not To Dog Park?. . . That Is The Question!
Most of the people who are asking have dogs who were previously successful at dog parks, but for one reason or another have been either having bad experiences at dog parks lately. Here’s a little bit of the mystery decoded.
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Phillies Pup Rally
Come on out to the Phillies “Pup Rally” on Sunday, March 24th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Schuylkill River Park, (located at Taney and Pine Sts., just west of 26th St). Show-off you and your pup’s Phillies spirit at this family-friendly event held in partnership with the Pennsylvania SPCA and Friends of Schuylkill … Continue Reading
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