Nicole WildeFeb 3, 20215 minPandemic Pups Part II: Separation AnxietyPart I of Pandemic Pups discussed the challenges of socialization during the pandemic and offered tips on how to make it work. In this...
Nicole WildeJun 25, 20143 minWho Comes First: You or Your Dog?The woman on the phone sounded anxious. She needed a trainer to come to her house today. When asked about the urgency, she replied that...
Nicole WildeFeb 18, 20143 minAt the Shelter: Can We Put People in the Mood to Adopt?I’m one of those people whose mind always seems to translate things into how they relate to dogs. The other morning was no exception. I...
Nicole WildeJan 21, 20144 minThe Real Truth About Rescuing Dogs–and WolvesWhen you bring a dog home from a shelter or adopt one from a rescue, you’re doing a noble thing. You’re taking a dog whose days might be...
Nicole WildeOct 14, 20133 minIs Your Dog Who You Thought He’d Be?Last night, in a jet lag induced bout of sleeplessness, I watched a Sex and the City marathon. Somewhere in the midst of this guilty...
Nicole WildeSep 15, 20104 minDay 11: A Bodhi and Sierra UpdateAs you know if you read my last blog entry, bringing a new dog into the family has been exciting, but there’s been a little too much...
Nicole WildeSep 9, 20104 minDay 5 with Bodhi: Trouble in ParadiseWe’ve had Bodhi now for just under five days. I blogged yesterday “announcing” him, and so many of you were kind enough to send nice...
Nicole WildeSep 8, 20104 minSierra Gets a Buddy_ September 2nd was my birthday, and my husband had gone out to get pizza from the best place in town. (Yep, I’m an expensive date!) I...
Nicole WildeAug 21, 20103 minDogs, Ducks, and an African Lion? Sierra goes to Big BearThey say you really get to know someone when you travel together. In this case it wasn’t my husband I was getting to know better—we were...
Nicole WildeAug 11, 20103 minHow Much Does a Dog Need Other Dogs?Sierra is a furry social butterfly. Not only does she love people, but she loves to play with other dogs. Most mornings I take her to the...
Nicole WildeJul 22, 20102 minOnline Doggy Dating“I love long walks on the beach, the feel of the wind in my hair, and cuddling by a cozy fireplace.” “Rock star type, young and lean with...
Nicole WildeJan 1, 20103 minNew Year, New Dog!It’s the first day of a new decade, and I’m looking down at the sweetest furry face you’ll ever see. Sitting by my side as I type, she...
Nicole WildeOct 27, 20093 minOpening My Heart to New Furry PossibilitiesIt’s been just over a year since I lost my beloved soul dog Mojo. I experienced three other losses last year as well, which sapped my...
Nicole WildeSep 8, 20093 minThe Allure of Adopting a Dog “As Seen on TV”You may have heard about the recent case of the wolfdog (a.k.a. wolf hybrid) who carried the family infant off into the woods, crushing...