I highly recommend Spirit Ranch and their dog training program. My German Shepherd was wild, easy distracted, loud and getting to be too much to handle. This class helped me understand my dog's behaviors as well as give me the techniques and tools to help her regulate her emotions. Within...
Specially Designed For Dogs That Cannot be Shaved: Vet advice: The German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Husky do not need to be shaved, regular grooming brush can meet the grooming needs of dogs. Shaving can have negative effects on dogs: increased skin vulnerability...
I found an e-interview I did with pro bono attorney Katie Shepherd, who was managing the “CARA” project at family detention centers. At the time, she stated, ICE was engaged in a wholesale policy shift from “a policy of deterrence through deportation to a policy of deterrence through ...
This most recent dinner was helmed by Vishwesh Bhatt, James Beard Award-winner at Oxford, Mississippi’s Snackbar(citygroceryonline.com). Born in Gujarat, India, Bhaat’s culinary training began in his mother’s kitchen and was further honed in the United States, where he moved as a teenager...
My favorite part of this book was the scene in the magic garden, when Asherah and Finlay have their first major disagreement. Despite all the fantastical elements, their relationship and emotions/reactions felt genuine to me. That’s what I like about The Chronicles of Parthalan: the resident...
Our walks are more pleasant, she calms down when I ask her to, and she alerts me when it’s necessary. My relationship with Kati has reached a level beyond simple obedience training. You’ve made it possible for us to experience a sweet cooperation that will only grow richer. Thank you...
Val Heart, who began training with me in 1993, has created a comprehensive program of teaching, coaching, and mentoring. The extensive offerings of the Animal Talk Coaching & Mastery Club® for Advanced & Professional Communicators and Professional Practitioner Training/Mentoring enable aspiring ...
When starting service dog training, think about how long the dog will be with you (and able to perform) after training is over. If your dog is near the end of its lifespan, it might not make sense to spend 2 years training it when you're only going to get a year or 2 of servic...