Baby, It’s Hot Out There – Heat Wave Canine Enrichment
The midwest has been having a heat wave this week which has grounded us from hiking. We aren't fair weather hikers, but 90 plus degrees with humidity is not the…
Do What Makes Your Dog Happy
This past weekend Sunny and I took a road trip to visit her best friend, Ruby, who lived next door to us in Bloomington. These two girls saw each other…
Find Out What Makes Your Dog Happy
The other day I was speaking to a journalist about Adventures with Karlie and she asked what was the message of the book. What takeaway did I want people to…
Best Friends
Jasmine and Anna Everyone should have at least one best friend in their life. Karlie was lucky enough to have two, her sister Anna and me. We adopted Karlie a…
Snow Day!
Yesterday we had a "big" snow event in Southern Indiana. I say big in quotations because 4 inches isn't a lot of snow in many places, but we don't often…
Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful
It's easy to think of canine enrichment for your dog when it's nice outside, but what do you do when the temperature is close to or below zero? Figuring out…
Batman and Robin
Ever have a best friend who loved you unconditionally, was always happy to see you, and was willing to tag along on any outing you suggested? Karlie was that for…
Canine Adventures
Karlie and I took an adventure at least once a week for the last three years of her life. Sometimes my husband, Art, joined us, but often it was just…
Take a Hike – With your Dog
Hiking with your dog is a great way to give her physical and mental exercise. It gives her the chance to get her feet dirty, smell new things, and see…
Keep Moving
I am a firm believer that a dog with mobility issues needs to keep moving. That doesn't mean pushing your dog beyond what she can. It means adapting and coming…