Moving through the grief

Catherine AdamsDog Training, Philosophy

Still moving through the grief of  letting Sadie Mae go. 6 weeks since I’ve become dogLESS.  Taking 1 day at a time as I’ve done with the passing of all my dogs.   However, the most notable difference this time:  no other dog to distract me. No excited greetings when I come through the door. No whining, shoe carrying, wiggly butt to … Read More

My reactive dog; My Teacher.

Catherine AdamsDog Training, Philosophy

Before Sadie Mae, I had never been a guardian to a reactive dog.  It was a world completely unknown to me. Before 2004, I didn’t have a clue what was going on with a dog that barked and acted aggressively at the end of the leash.   My advice was to U turn or walk on the other side of … Read More