Managing our Canine Friends with Crates and Kongs

Management is an important part of dog stewardship. It comes up a lot in puppy class, in particular, but management is an essential topic for dogs of all ages. Two excellent management tools are the crate, and the frozen Kong. Crates, when used constructively and lovingly, are a place of peace and refuge for our … Continue reading Managing our Canine Friends with Crates and Kongs

Bullmastiff & Rat Terrier Stalk Snow Bunny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HII27KmAZ9E I do not let Iggy hunt, so it is rare I get to see him stalk prey like this. It is fascinating to watch him notice the snow bunny from 100 yards away, and then circle around so he comes up next to it instead of from the front. Frankie only approaches once Iggy … Continue reading Bullmastiff & Rat Terrier Stalk Snow Bunny

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