July 7, 2016
It’s summer…in Tucson. And it is hot. Really hot. Most of us adjust our schedules to accommodate the longer days and heat. We get up early, drink lots of water, use sunscreen, and do our best to stay out of the sun. But did you know dogs are far more vulnerable to the heat than humans? […]
April 19, 2016
Each and every spring I am asked the same two questions by clients: 1. Are my dog’s daycare expenses tax deductible? and 2. Should I take my dog to snake avoidance training? It’s hard to believe, but in this case the question pertaining to the federal tax code is the easiest to answer. I feel […]
April 15, 2015
Enrichment [en-rich-muh nt] makes something more meaningful, substantial,or rewarding. Enrichment improves something. I often ask training clients what they most enjoy doing with their dogs. Never, not once, not a single time has anyone ever told me they love heeling and practicing sit stays. Most people seem to enjoy attending classes at Sit! Stay! Play!. Often it […]
March 25, 2015
Enrichment [en-rich-muh nt] makes something more meaningful, substantial,or rewarding. Enrichment improves something. Have you ever taken a walk with your dog and waited impatiently as one blade of grass was inspected and sniffed for what seemed an eternity or watch as he stretched his nose into the air independently wiggling each nostril in a different direction? I […]
March 18, 2015
Enrichment [en-rich-muh nt] makes something more meaningful, substantial, or rewarding. Enrichment improves something. enrichment as a dynamic process for enhancing animal environments within the context of the animals’ behavioral biology and natural history. Any stimulus which evokes an animal’s interest in a positive way can be considered enriching, including natural and artificial objects, scents, novel foods, and different methods of preparing […]
