Dogs on a sled team

Singing While Running – Lessons in Leadership!

Tricia SuttonBehavior, Behavior-youth, Community Input, Compassionate Leadership, Dogs Leave a Comment

Blair Braverman and her Singing Dog Team Blair Braverman (@blairbraverman7628), an amazing professional musher, discusses an unusual sled dog she had who would sing while running in the team. Huskies are usually so focused while working, doing the thing they love (running), that they don’t sing. They will sing a lot of other times, but not while running. As Blair …

Woman sitting on a couch doing nothing.

The Surprising Power of Doing Nothing 

Henry Van NostrandADHD, Behavior, Fun Leave a Comment

If you’re like me with ADHD, you know that feeling of constantly racing against the clock, trying to keep up with work, life, friends—pretty much everything. And yes, procrastination is basically my BFF!  As someone diagnosed later in life, I’m always on the lookout for ways to feel better about what I do and what I don’t get done. But …

ADHD – Is it me or the dog?

Henry Van NostrandADHD, Behavior, Behavior-youth, Dogs, Kids, Square Peg Drivers, Training, Uncategorized 4 Comments

I believe our pets can be mirrors of ourselves. They show us how we interact with the world. If we take the time to look in that mirror it can be quite eye opening. They can teach us about ourselves and challenge us to be better while loving us with all our faults. I am fur-mom to three lovely rescued …

Heartworm Prevention for your best friend.

Heartworm Meds: Dogs know their importance … and might help themselves to it!

Tricia SuttonBehavior, Dogs, Health 4 Comments

A Really Expensive Treat! Funny story … at least funny afterwards, fortunately, about Heartworm prevention … Elsa helped herself to a full pack of Heartgard. I thought it was well hidden. She is resourceful and likely was hungry and bored. She dug through a large drawer full of things, passed other bags of dog treats and goodies, selecting a brand …