Posted in Shelter Makeover

This is just not acceptible. Today is my birthday and I find out we are now in 2nd place... this will not do! Light the flares, send out the e-mails, shout it to the sky, time to put on the big push. Maybe being underdog is not such a bad thing -- but we can't sit on our laurels for too long or it will be over. Over puppies and kittens need more he… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Braxton recently needed to be recertified as a Therapy Dog. It was interesting going through this process again, but NOT being nervous about it. I knew how he would handle every aspect! But, we had offered to also be the Neutral Dog for other certifications. This was a long and terrific experience. I had no doubt how Brax would handle this 'as… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

The dash to the finish line is almost at an end. One Shelter will get a make-over and a will get additional and well needed money. Does that make the others loosers? Not by a long shot! Every shelter is a winner. It is a shame that in this economy the 'make-over' could be replaced by cash prizes all the way down the line. Every shelter needs financ… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

An afterthought... Please take any training class offered before having your pet certified. Yes, you baby may be the most love, well behaved pet that ever existed, but the training classes go well beyond that. Some of the training involved is their reaction to 'crowds', wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and loud noises (like the dropping of a bedpa… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Braxton is a Cavalier, 4 years old this past August and a therapy dog for 3 years as of this past Nov. He is was Certified through St. Huberts PAWS for People. Although a bit young when he was certified, they knew he had the heart and behavior of a therapy dog and had taken several behavior classes prior to being certified. His first 'job' wa… read more