Human Pet Connection
And the Coolest Dog Is…
Jessie, taking a break from an unseaonably warm winter’s day: Even though I would much rather be lounging in the embrace of the warm and happy sun today, I am taking a quick break to share some more amazing dog facts with you. After all, we dogs ARE amazing…even if I do say so myself. Did […]
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Seeing Eye Dog Day
Today is Seeing Eye Dog Day, coinciding with the 83rd anniversary of The Seeing Eye, the largest organization for training of guide dogs for the visually impaired. Twelve times a year, visitors from the US and Canada come to the Seeing Eye campus to become familiar with the program and see the benefits of a […]
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Fun At Work Day
Today is Fun At Work Day, and I filmed client Rylee this morning enjoying his pets as evidenced by his “chop talk”. It’s easy to have fun at work with clients like Rylee!
Watch VideoIt’s All About The Tone
Earlier today, I attended a lunch presentation entitled “It’s Not Just What You Say, It’s HOW You Say It”. The presenter, Barb Teicher of etc., an executive coaching company based in the KC area, spoke about all the aspects of communication, other than our words, that determine how effectively we communicate with others. Although the […]
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The Year of the Dragon
Today marks the Chinese New Year, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. Good news for those thinking of starting a new business, the Dragon years are lucky for anyone thinking of starting a business or initiating a new project. Money is easier to come by for everyone, whether it’s earned, borrowed or received as […]
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When Mere Words Are Not Enough…
Jessie, the compassionate dog (at least when Party Marty, that darned cat, is not around!): Sometimes, a picture says way more than mere words can. I just had to post this today. I don’t know to whom credit should be given for the photo, but I trust it will be appreciated by many posting it […]
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I admire Jennifer Hague’s work at Fix Your Images and asked her to write a guest post about her journey to becoming a pet photographer. Following are her thoughts, along with a few of her favorite photographs she’s taken. Enjoy! I studied Journalism and graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2003. I always […]
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Does Your Dog Over-Eat?
Party Marty on the scene, always looking out for the dogs in my life! We recently had an inquiry from a friend who is concerned that her dog over-eats. While her dog is not fat, she thinks that the over-eating is stress and anxiety-related. As such, I put on my detective hat to see what […]
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Second-hand Smoke and Pets
Jessie, the conservative dog with the right attitude: I have to confess. I am not a fan of cigarettes. They smell. They look disgusting. They are hazardous to one’s health…even mine…and I don’t smoke. But if you are pet owner who does smoke, you can be making your dog or cat sick. As the number of […]
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Don’t Assume You’re Not A Cat Person
Today marks the one year anniversary of Bo’s passing, one of the founders of this blog and my beloved feline friend. As many other people say, before I met Bo I’d always fancied myself a “dog person”, didn’t hate cats, just didn’t really give them much thought. Once I met Bo, though, all of that […]
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