This blog is a tribute to Belle, and all the dogs who have come before and after. They are my friends, my companions, my teachers and my students. They bring me both joy and heartache, laughter and tears. There is nothing as sweet as the smell of puppy breathe, and nothing as sad as the final goodbye.


Saturday, March 14, 2015


Delta Honor Guard



God Bless our young men, women and canine soldiers who give their lives so we can live free. A special thank you to Delta Airlines for what you do.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

How fluent are you in dog-speak?


How well do you know dogs? Take this qizz and find out

http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/quiz/how-fluent-are-you-in-dog-speak#content



Dogs can’t speak our verbal language, but they give us tons of information using body language. Everything a dog thinks and feels is spelled out clearly in how it holds its body, tail, ears, eyes and even the corners of its mouth. However, we humans have varying skill levels in understanding what our dogs are saying. So, how fluent are you in dog-speak? Take the quiz to find out!


Thursday, January 15, 2015

The Intelligence of Dogs



Dogs are capable of understanding up to 
250 words and gestures, can count up to 
five and can perform simple 
mathematical calculations. 
The average dog is as intelligent 
as a two-year -old child.