Author Archives: westwinddt

It was tough. At home mom with a military contracted spouse who travelled a lot.  Three younger children and a puppy.  Mom wanted the puppy to help teach the kids responsibility and such.  However, Mom also described her children as … Continue reading →

The more I travel with dogs, the more I see an increasing number of hotels and motels are becoming less pet friendly. Some complaints I hear from dog owners include hotels they used to love no longer allowing pets and … Continue reading →

Expanded version of pieces written for Northern Virginia Today and published in May 2017.  These are sister articles regarding touch and our dogs.  The same applies to cats! __________________________________________________________________________________________ Would you race up to a total stranger and give a … Continue reading →

Yes, another piece from Northern Virginia Today I expanded for here.   “My dog won’t stop begging,” is a common owner complaint. You are eating or cooking, Sparky comes over to investigate what you are doing. This is normal.  My … Continue reading →

Another piece I wrote for Northern Virginia Today expanded for here. Toys we can stuff with food! Freezable holders of canine goodies!  Where would I be without my Kongs and other food stuffing toys! Kongs and toys like Wal-Mart’s Sumo, … Continue reading →

In an earlier blog this month I discussed dogs who should not be at dog parks. You have owned your dog for a good time and watched his behaviors in a variety of situations.  You have decided your dog may be a … Continue reading →

Not too long ago a story came across my social media account regarding a dog badly hurt at a dog park in Prince William County. Several years ago I had a client dog severely maul a goofy pup at a … Continue reading →