Luke, our high-drive Field Golden Retriever, keeps us learning every day—from puzzle feeder choices to working instincts that shape how he eats, plays, and relaxes. Follow along as we share real-life insights into enrichment, training, and life with a working dog.
Today, February 4th, is World Cancer Day. Cancer is personal for us. Kudo’s journey with lymphoma changed our family forever. It opened our eyes to how common cancer is in dogs — and how important prevention, early detection, and advocacy really are. While not all cancers can be prevented, there are things we can do
While Dog Bite Prevention Week is over, I must share this story, which happened today. We take Luke for walks every morning. We aim to socialize him and make him comfortable in as many situations as possible. We also take Luke on playdates, go to doggy school, and work with trainers. Sometimes things don’t go
We all know that the American Humane Societies and Shelter systems are overloaded. On the fourth Tuesday of February, we honor World Spay Day by focusing on awareness and knowledge. **Why is Spay Day Important?** Increase awareness about the significance of spaying and neutering. This helps mitigate the pet overpopulation crisis in our country. It
Brad and I both had family pets while growing up. Our pets were fed a diet of dry kibble and table scraps. Although some table scraps are safe for pets, others may contain harmful ingredients. In 2011, Kudo became a part of our lives when he was just four months old. Brad and I made
I know what you’re thinking: ‘My dog doesn’t bite’. I feel the same way about my dog Kudo. However, if Kudo was put into a vulnerable position, he could bite. Let’s imagine that such a situation occurred, and Kudo reacted by biting. Unfortunately, Kudo would be subjected to breed discrimination. He would no longer be
It’s hard to believe that a significant storm is about to hit New England tomorrow and dump 2 feet of snow, despite the current sunny weather in northern New Hampshire. On such a beautiful day, I can’t help but look forward to the next few months. Kudo loves basking in the sunlight. With summer just
Dogs are an integral part of the family and require similar attention to that of a toddler. Training a dog can be challenging at first, but it’s essential to be consistent with your messaging to ensure a happy and well-behaved furry friend. When Kudo was a puppy, his training required daily and intense effort. However,
Kudo is rocking 2024! Today marks 14 months since Kudo’s diagnose of stage 3 lymphoma. When we began this journey with Kudo, everything was based on quality of life and still is. Kudo’s drive for adventure continues to impress us. It’s been cold over the last few weeks in northern NH. One of Kudo’s newfound
