Article and photographs by PCG's first guest writer, Cat Tastrophe! I was moving into an apartment and noticed a stray pregnant cat on the premises. So, all moved in, I start to feed and water this cat. (And the several others that showed up every night hungry). I had two cats of my own at … Continue reading The Valuable Gift
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Professional Dog Trainer in Bellingham, WA USA
The Real Miracles of St. Patrick and his Dogs
“…Science would appear suitably advanced as to be indistinguishable from magic.” –Arthur C. Clarke The miracles of St. Patrick were, in fact, instances of his exceptional understanding of, and relationship with, dogs. Contemporary revelations regarding the potential for rapport between dogs and humans demonstrates that the actual happenings attributed to the magic of faith were … Continue reading The Real Miracles of St. Patrick and his Dogs
Standardized Answers to Common Forum Questions
I love pet forums. I learn a great deal from them, and enjoy the exchange of ideas. I participate in several, and lurk in several more. I have forced myself to take a few days off from them lately, however, because it was starting to feel like all the posts were fitting in the same … Continue reading Standardized Answers to Common Forum Questions
Moving Forward by Staying Still
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dv_wgj4tHM Dogs were living with people thousands of years before cats were. Perhaps the difference in the attitude and trainability between the two species is as much about tameness as it is about intelligence. Though it takes longer than with dogs, cats learn things much the same way dogs do, and I taught staying to … Continue reading Moving Forward by Staying Still
Wordless Wednesday
The World Might be a Better Place
The world might be a better place if more people watched these videos. They are cute and sweet, certainly, like so many dog videos on the internet. They also demonstrate something about the potential for dogs to do surprising and wonderful things, when guided by thoughtful and loving stewardship. I have watched these videos many … Continue reading The World Might be a Better Place
Pia, Iggy, and an Understanding
Powered by Linky ToolsClick here to enter your link and view this Linky Tools list... Pia was not sure about Iggy when he first came to live with us. She worked with him often, and he came to respect her as much as she came to love him. They have come to an understanding. This … Continue reading Pia, Iggy, and an Understanding
Saturday was a Fun Day: A Video About Nothing
One path to contentment is learning to see beauty in the ordinary. The only unusual part of this day was the chance to observe an owl close up, at the Whatcom Humane Society. The dogs were in a good mood, the weather was clear, and I had the camera with me. We didn't do anything … Continue reading Saturday was a Fun Day: A Video About Nothing
Who Among Us?
"Who among us would not help, were we standing there?" --Anonymous Though Heather and I have known each other for a very long time, we have not seen each other in years, keeping in touch via social media and the occasional email. Recently, she dropped me a note asking for advice on how to teach … Continue reading Who Among Us?
Buddy, the First Seeing Eye Dog
Buddy, a female German Shepherd Dog, was the first Seeing Eye dog in the United States of America. Owned by Morris Frank, and bred and trained by Dorothy Harrison Eustis in Switzerland, Buddy helped Mr. Frank fight for the rights of people with special challenges, including the right to bring service animals into restaurants, onto airplanes, and … Continue reading Buddy, the First Seeing Eye Dog
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