In 2019, after reading Teach Your Dog to Read by Bonnie Bergin, ED. D. with Sharon Hogan, I began attempting to teach Teddy to read. But unfortunately, that effort came to a screeching halt when the Fire Prevention Sprinkler System in my home exploded, and we were displaced for months while repairs proceeded. So now I want …
I’ve written about canine adolescents before, but I need to refresh my memory. The Bear is in the adolescent phase, and he is a challenge. Teddy has always been quiet and calm, and the Bear is sweet but naughty. Bear and Summer have a matched energy level. Bear is eight months old, and Summer is …
It’s National Golden Retriever Day! Of course, it is! Every day is National Golden Retriever Day for me! Today, February 3, 2023, dedicated Golden Retriever owners worldwide will celebrate their beloved canine companions. National Golden Retriever Day is a celebration of this popular breed and all its unique qualities. When Is National Golden Retriever Day? …
When the Bear entered our lives, I was shocked at the behavioral and energy levels differences between Bear and Teddy. Of course, Teddy is and will always be my baby boy, but according to the canine online age calculators, Teddy’s age of 3 years is equivalent to 28-30 human years. WHAT?? My baby is really …
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I know without a doubt that Teddy, Bear, and Summer are extremely intelligent. I’ve written about Summer’s high level of intelligence in my blog post, How Smart Are Golden Retrievers, but all dogs are underestimated. I am not alone in this belief. Greg Berns has spent time and effort researching canine intelligence and has written …
Fear of the veterinarian is common in dogs and other animals. The fear may be related to a bad experience at the Vet or simply due to the loud noises and smells associated with the Pet Hospital. I know my dog, Dr. Teddy, is terrified of going to the Vet! He shakes and whines and …
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I love dogs. I have all of my life. So for me, there’s nothing better than coming home to a house full of wagging tails. But are they happy, or are they bored out of their minds? When we brought Teddy home (he was only ten weeks old), Candy was 13 yrs and a fragile …
Bear has received all his vaccinations, and we are beginning to take him on walks. Today was Bear’s second opportunity to walk in the park. He is interested in everything on the ground. It requires strength to keep him safe from his puppy self. Everything finds its way into his mouth, including everything that shouldn’t. …
Do animals play fight? You bet they do! Play fighting is an integral part of animal development. It helps them learn how to interact with others and prepares them for life’s challenges. Puppies are especially prone to play fighting, and it’s a crucial part of their development. But does it drive me nuts? Unfortunately, I …
Dr. Teddy and his birth mom, Matilda, have pink noses, but Little Bear has a black nose. So why do some dogs have pink noses and some don’t? Is a pink nose a signal of a health problem or loss of pigmentation? Summer has a black nose, and Dr. Teddy has a pink nose. There …
