March 2016 – Old Dogs New Tricks Dog Training

Tabby

Tabby started in our home as a foster dog, for two years through Peppertree Rescue. Tabby is a shy dog working very hard to be brave in the world and looking back at the early pictures, and e-mails, oh how she has grown. Tabby was a fearful dog, and a life lesson for me. WhenContinue reading “Tabby”

Yaddo

Yaddo, also known as Shadow, also known as the Elkie. A senior Norwegian Elkhound that brought a lot of laughter to our lives, and who I am pretty sure was around to keep me humble. While he was officially a Canine Good Citizen, Canine Good Citizen Advanced, and a Therapy Dog, Yaddo was also aContinue reading “Yaddo”

Fluff

Losing Owen left a hole in our lives, a hole quickly filled by a dynamic dog who had no idea she was supposed to be a sedate senior. At 11 years old Fluff arrived with little fur but a lot of spirit, and our lives have never been the same. It was Fluff whoContinue reading “Fluff”

Owen

Owen is the one that started it all. My first official dog. While Fluff was my partner and Yaddo is my buddy, Owen was my heart. Skinny, sick, with no ACLs and hip dysplasia Owen came to me broken down as a foster dog, and watching him heal was a privilege I will be foreverContinue reading “Owen”