Sudden Changes in Behavior
I recently received an email asking for a training referral. The sender had two senior dogs, and the younger of the two was suddenly...
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Nicole Wilde
- Sep 17, 2015
- 3 min
You Know Your Dog Best—And It Could Save His Life
Tuesday afte Tuesday afternoon, after being gone most of the day, I returned home to find Sierra looking strange. She had been acting...
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Nicole Wilde
- May 7, 2015
- 2 min
When Your Dog Says, “Eeeuuu! What’s that Smell?”
My husband calls me a canary in a coal mine. I can walk into a room and, if there is any trace of a scent of a chemical nature, I will...
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Nicole Wilde
- Sep 30, 2014
- 3 min
Living in the Moment
One of my best friends lost one of her best friends yesterday. Sydney was a thirteen-year-old mixed breed bundle of love, and was my...
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Nicole Wilde
- Sep 18, 2013
- 2 min
5 Things to do Now, Before Your Dog Becomes Lost
No owner wants to think about their dog going missing. But during the course of your dog’s life, even with the best management and...
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Nicole Wilde
- Jul 1, 2013
- 3 min
So You Think You Know Canine Bloat?
I had planned a different post for this week, but a message I received changed my mind. It was from the owner of a dog who had bloated,...
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Nicole Wilde
- Apr 3, 2013
- 4 min
Are You Always Your Best Self? Cutting Your Dog Some Slack
“You just don’t seem like yourself today.” Has anyone ever told you that? Or maybe a friend did something that caused you to think, “Wow,...
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Nicole Wilde
- Feb 26, 2013
- 2 min
Dog Injuries are Not Always Physical
I recently received a training inquiry from a woman with a four-month-old toy poodle. During our chat, she mentioned that she was...
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Nicole Wilde
- Nov 14, 2012
- 2 min
Doggy BFFs? Sometimes.
As any dog owner knows, people aren’t the only ones who develop lasting friendships. There’s no mistaking the excitement of a dog who...
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Nicole Wilde
- Jul 18, 2012
- 2 min
Is Your Dog Being a PAIN?
I can barely concentrate long enough to write this blog, as I’m in serious pain from a root canal. Not just any root canal, but one where...
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Nicole Wilde
- Jun 5, 2012
- 2 min
A Tired Dog is a … Less Anxious Dog
You’ve probably heard the saying, “A tired dog is a good dog.” Dogs who are pleasantly worn out have less excess energy to burn off by...
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Nicole Wilde
- Apr 24, 2012
- 3 min
Rest More, Train Less?
A recent article in Time Magazine entitled Shhh! Genius at Work discussed findings on the links between human creativity and sleep. Many...
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Nicole Wilde
- Jul 19, 2011
- 3 min
Product Review: Bike Tow Leash
I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to exercise Bodhi and Sierra. We already do urban mushing, which is big fun, but I...
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Nicole Wilde
- May 29, 2010
- 3 min
Sierra’s Latest Adventure: Urban Mushing
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know I’ve been on an ongoing mission to provide Sierra with enriching...
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Nicole Wilde
- Apr 27, 2010
- 5 min
Rattlesnake!
It’s hard to type when adrenalin is flooding your system. Know what it’s even harder to do? Catch a rattlesnake. Yes, warm weather in my...
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Nicole Wilde
- Aug 24, 2009
- 3 min
What is DAP and How Can it Help Dogs?
DAP stands for Dog Appeasing Pheromone. Products containing DAP, such as those sold under the brand name Comfort Zone, chemically mimic...
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Nicole Wilde
- Aug 18, 2009
- 3 min
So You Think You Know About Canine Bloat?
I thought I did. It’s the second leading cause of death among dogs, after all. I knew that a potentially fatal thing can happen when a...
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