The author of the book, Teach Your Dog to Read, Bonnie Berlin, ED.D., is not a professional dog trainer. She applied what she knew about how children learn to teach a dog. She was amazed by the cognitive capabilities of dogs. She noted that previously all dog training involved physical conditioning and now she wanted …
Teddy is six months old and started basic training when he was only 13 weeks. So he is ahead on the typical learning curve. I was confident that Teddy could handle it, and Teddy has with flying colors! Last Sunday, Teddy’s trainer, Nobu Endo, My Puppy Rocks! Dog Training (www.mypuppyrocks.com) came to our home again. …
I have eluded to Candy being very ill but haven’t discussed it. I want to now. Candy has a significant heart murmur, but she also has Idiopathic Vestibular disease. Candy is 13 yrs., and the doctor refers to her as her geriatric patient. How can my baby be old enough to be a geriatric patient? …
My exterior cameras recently recorded the visit of a bear to our house in Arnold, California. I’m very excited about these new photos/videos because I believe this is the same bear that visited our house on July 21, 2018, at 4:43 pm. The bear was a juvenile at the time of the first visit and …
I discussed in earlier blogs both Candy’s current health situation and my efforts to train Teddy to walk with me, but I have a very positive update that I’d like to share. First, Teddy is exceeding my expectations in his walking ability. He’s only six months old, and he’s already mastered walking correctly. I guess …
My purpose in starting the blog was to share humbling life experiences with you, and recently I experienced an event that was utterly unexpected and completely humbling! Earlier this year, my husband and I purchased a model home in Tracy in a development that was sold out. Before the purchase, we walked through the model …
I am sure both Teddy and Candy were stressed and confused by the chain of events resulting from the sprinkler line explosion. The photos below were taken upon arrival at the Extended Stay Hotel. Even though we were able to bring their food, treats, beds, Candy’s Meds, and Teddy’s crate, they were stressed. The next …
Once the bulk of the water was removed, and then damaged walls, floors, and ceilings, then the efforts to dry the internal structure of our home began. It is hard for me to look at these pictures, but dehumidifiers and heaters are being used to dry the remaining moisture. The wood flooring in these pictures …
Experiencing a recent emergency, I realize more than ever the importance of a “Go Bag.” I thought I was ready — I wasn’t. Please take the time to think about Go Bags for yourself and your family. Ideally, each family member and pet should have their own Go Bag, and the Go Bags should be …
Hill House is in the Mother Lode Country of Arnold, California. It has been our reconstruction project for several years now. We bought it while my dad was alive, and I am grateful that we had many short family vacations there. Recently we traveled to Hill House for refuge and a safe place while repairs …
