For many years, I relied heavily on using my voice with my dogs. My "sits" and "stays" and "twirls" and so on were often paired with a hand signal--but I relied on the cue from my voice. But, lately, as I’ve immersed myself in American Sign Language (ASL), I’ve realized that my dogs have been trying to have this exact kind of visual conversation with me for decades. I just wasn't fluent
Is a Dog DNA Test Worthwhile? (And Discover Penny’s Breed Mix!)
Before I dig into this post, a note: I bought Penny's DNA test myself. Years ago, I was provided DNA tests for Lucas and Cooper for free, so I chose the same company to purchase this one. This post is not sponsored. As an Amazon affiliate, I do earn a teeny-tiny commission from qualifying purchases. Are DNA tests worth the price tag? That's the question, isn't it? They're pricey, sure, but
What’s saving your life right now?
One of my favorite book bloggers / podcasters, Modern Mrs. Darcy, hosts an annual conversation in February: What's saving your life right now? February can be a difficult month. Depending where in the world you are, it can be dark, dreary, cold, icy, dry, miserable. So, she encourages her readers to think beyond the gloom and focus on what's keeping you afloat. Here is what's saving my life
Are you choosing the right enrichment for your dog?
Delightfully so, enrichment is a hot topic right now among dog trainers and owners. I'm enrolled in a dog training group called Uniquely Paws-able through Your Inner Dog. It's a group specifically for blind, deaf, and deaf/blind dogs. I'm enjoying it and learning so much. As an added bonus, the trainer, Deb Bauer, leads a monthly read-along of dog-centric, positive training texts. This month?