The holiday season is in full steam ahead mode! Not to mention we now begin the lengthening of days (hello winter!). Use this newfound enthusiasm to crack open the oven and pop in some home made treats for the dogs in your life. (last 3 recipes courtesy of www.petplace.com) Rachel’s...
Transitions – The Return of a Service Dog Puppy
Yesterday morning I caught the portion of The Diane Rehm show in which she interviewed David Rubenstein, the founder of The Carlyle Group. Mr Rubenstein, now a billionaire - and one of the country's leading philanthropists, reminded me of something I've learned before: Much, if not more, can be learned from failure as from...
Transitions – The Placing of a Service Dog Puppy with End Users
My role as an independent service dog trainer requires comfort switching hats to cover the many aspects to the process. Part dog trainer, therapist, parenting expert, coach, cheerleader, dictator, advocate, friend and on occasion for some, a life line. The role I play might include puppy raising (more common),...