by Marcie Davis | Jan 20, 2010 | Training, Dog Food & Nutrition, Doggie Healthcare
I have to say that I was so strict with my first dog, Ramona, regarding treats. The agency that trained her really frowned upon treats and instructed me that she needed to work for me based on praise rather than treats. It made sense because they argued that if her...
by Marcie Davis | Jan 18, 2010 | Service Dogs, Equipment & Supplies, Training
We really enjoy watching professional dog trainers work their dogs. I am amazed at how they can command their dog’s attention and maintain a level of control over their dog’s head through the use of a leash and collar. As a wheelchair user, handling a dog can be...
by Marcie Davis | Jan 12, 2010 | Service Dogs, Aging Dogs, Doggie Healthcare
We took an adventurous trip to the vet today to introduce our new kitty to our vet and to get Morgan checked. Morgan has been exhibiting some issues with his anal area and we thought he might need his anal glands expelled. As we packed up the kitties, I called Morgan...
by Marcie Davis | Jan 7, 2010 | Service Dogs, Aging Dogs, Doggie Healthcare
As a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, alternative treatments are a common form of health care for a large portion of our population. Santa Fe is known as “the city different” and it is proud of its world renowned schools for massage, acupuncture, and other forms of...
by Marcie Davis | Jan 4, 2010 | Service Dogs, Aging Dogs
As 2010 begins, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world because I am living with two service dogs, Morgan and Whistle. Morgan is retired and I am so thankful he has made it through another year. He turns 12 on May 1, 2010 and I know his remaining time on this earth...
