ADHD – Is it me or the dog?

Henry NostrandADHD, Behavior, Behavior, 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 …

1st Team Anniversary on National Therapy Animal Day!

Tricia SuttonAnnouncements, Dogs, Training Leave a Comment

A memory came up on my Facebook feed this morning today, 4/30/2018, about it being 1 year since Elsa and I became a registered Therapy dog team with Pet Partners! What is especially great and fitting about it is that today is National Therapy Animal Day! We studied hard and practiced for our first test as a team and passed with …

Harnesses for Dog Powered Sports

Tricia SuttonDogs, Equipment, Training Leave a Comment

In Tricia Sutton‘s mushing group, Windy City Mushers, they regularly have newer folks asking about harnesses – styles, fitting … She was there not that long ago too. Borrowing a harness a couple times to get a sense of fit and to make sure your dog likes the sport is a good start. You have no guarantee, however, that someone will have …