Alissa Mosier, CPDT-KA

Low Impact Agility – Week 1!

I am just so impressed, so impressed! Three dogs, all seniors, two of which have never even been to a class of any kind, and by the end of one session they were all doing small courses! These guys are the perfect example of older dogs still enjoying learning, and being active – look atContinue reading “Low Impact Agility – Week 1!”

Find it!

We just started a Scent Class for reactive dogs, and two weeks in I am not only impressed at how great the dogs and their owners are doing, I’m also excited by the positive feedback we’re already getting. I’m hearing how the dogs have more confidence, how they are happier, how they are sleeping afterContinue reading “Find it!”

Tell your dog he is handsome . . .

Tell your dog he is handsome . . . Yesterday I was at the vet, and as there was a long wait we spent some time in the lobby practicing our sits, our downs, and getting lots of treats. It is hard for dogs to be bored, and even harder for them to be boredContinue reading “Tell your dog he is handsome . . .”

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”