Barking: Annoying or Helpful?
CHARLOTTE - A frequent problem many dog owners have with their dog is barking. Barking can be startling, annoying and irritating to us humans....
Top 5 Body Language Signs Your Dog Wishes You Knew
CHARLOTTE - Last week I posted about the Top 5 Body Parts To Watch. Have you noticed your dog speaking to you? What did...
Do You Speak “Dog”?
CHARLOTTE - For the next few weeks, we’ll be talking about how to speak dog through their language: body language. Think you understand your...
A Service Dog, A Therapy Dog And An Emotional Support Dog Walk Into A...
CHARLOTTE - Recently I was asked to explain the difference between emotional support dogs, therapy dogs, and service dogs. The differences are important to...
Celebrating YOU – The Pet Parent
CHARLOTTE - Coming up this Sunday, April 25th - the day to celebrate pet parents everywhere!
For those times when you:
bought them that brand...
Training The Retrieve
CHARLOTTE - Did you know teaching your dog to retrieve is a combination of several behaviors? For a dog that doesn’t naturally retrieve, breaking...
Leash Reactivity: It’s More Common Than You Might Think
CHARLOTTE - Almost everyone has encountered a dog that barks, lunges, and pulls towards other people, or dogs while out on walks. Is that...
Take A Hike
CHARLOTTE - If there’s one thing I’d love for you to do with your dog, it’s get out and enjoy this beautiful weather we’re...
Come When Called
CHARLOTTE - Recall, or "come when called", is a safety behavior that I teach to every pup, no matter the dog's age. Having a...
Top 5 Favorite Products
CHARLOTTE - Hi all! Many clients and people that I meet ask me what type of dog products I use and recommend. So today,...
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Independence Patriots Has 4 Players Selected To All-Conference Team
MINT HILL, NC - The Independence High School baseball team has had four of it's players selected to the Southwestern Conference 4A All-Conference Team....
Mending Strides Ranch Invites Veterans, Teachers To “Hang With The Herd”
MINT HILL, NC - This June, Mending Strides Ranch launched a new program that invites Veterans and Teachers to “Hang with the Herd.”
Not therapy...
Mint Hill American Legion Wins Game 1 of State Playoffs 13-6 Over Hickory
MINT HILL, NC - The Mint Hill Patriots defeated Hickory 13-6 in the first round of the playoffs recently. The 'Boys of Summer' took...
Reflections On Getting To Know Your Local Farms
CHARLOTTE - Over the past three months, I have had the privilege of visiting and chronicling the story of local farms and their owners. ...
4th Of July Celebrations In Our Area
MINT HILL, NC - The summer vibe is back and summer 2021 is turning out to be a wonderful time to get out and...
