Oops. The breeder registered my puppy for me. This isn’t an inherently bad thing. In fact, it was probably pretty responsible of her. But I had submitted several names I was considering, and she changed the spelling of one and registered it. In the meantime, however, I’d decided on another… Continue reading

The breeder just sent me the following email: I just took some more photos for the puppies, at 5 weeks old. It was after I gave them some socks and a stuffed toy cover to play with. You can see them fighting over them, also fighting with me and Gina… Continue reading

Just got an email from the breeder…. Check out the new puppy pictures! Continue reading

I’m pretty picky about my equipment and supplies; I like safe, effective and durable equipment and healthy food and treats. I have even had some equipment custom-made. I recommend only what I use myself, and while I’ll carry a product for clients if I really like it and can get… Continue reading

I’m a professional trainer, and please understand this — people really, really need to research their dogs before they bring them home. Really. I went through a couple of years in which every single Jack Russell I saw but one lived in an apartment. Why? Because Frasier on TV had… Continue reading

The crocodile puppy is coming! After nearly three years of research and waiting for the right time, I’m finally awaiting the arrival of a new puppy. I wanted a working-bred Doberman, so finding the right breeder was important. That took me about a year (finding a dog bred for both… Continue reading