pet behavior
Secrets of the Groundhog
What’s the groundhog do the other 364 days of the year when he’s not predicting the weather? Our friendly groundhog has predicted a few more weeks of winter, but here are some things you might not know about this furry weather forecaster: What’s the difference between a woodchuck and a groundhog? They’re actually two terms […]
Continue ReadingIs Doggie Day Care Right For Your Dog?
I sometimes receive calls from pet owners inquiring about the services we provide at Joy of Living. As caring pet owners, they’re looking for the best solution for their dog while they’re at work or on vacation. Although doggie day care is a good solution for some dogs, it isn’t the best fit for all. […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingAnswer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Today is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, and I have to admit my guy Marty presented me with some interesting ones. Here’s his list: Why don’t all humans adore cats and have at least one living with them? Why don’t humans have tails? Why do humans get in boxes with water to clean themselves? Why […]
Continue ReadingGuest Post: Becoming A Pet Photographer
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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Funny Pet Picture of the Week
This week, it’s actually a video. My work is cool because somebody is always happy to see me. I took this video today of Reg and Max, who are very excited about getting out for a walk!
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