Roverdale

01/07/2025

Hey lady, get back here! You were giving us decent butt scritches, why did you stop?
Buddy and Deago are learning about the benefits of living the pet life, after living 8 years as puppy mill breeding dogs. They are both timid, but very sweet, and becoming braver and more inquisitive.
They will be available for adoption after their neuters and any other medical (dental?) Issues are addressed.
www.speakingofdogs.com

01/05/2025

Rest in Peace, Karen Pryor
She will live on in the people dedicated to humane teaching using her philosophies and techniques. She was a game changer.

I keep seeing posts saying that her passing is a loss to the training world, and the end of an era. I beg to differ. She lived an amazing and long life, and won the love and respect of many. Thank you, Karen Pryor, for your gifts.
She has passed the torch, it is now up to all of us to continue what she started, to keep her writings and teachings available and relevant to all those just starting their education, by keeping her vision alive to benefit future generations.

01/03/2025

Oh Noah, don't be a jerk!
Whiskey is used to his over the top faces, and gives him extra slobber in return.

01/03/2025

Samoyeds in blizzard

01/03/2025

01/02/2025

It's confusing for sure!

12/31/2024

Copper says
"Hey Luan, whatcha doin'?"

12/31/2024

This is what we need, EVERYWHERE! More affordable, high volume spay/neuter services.
Congrats on your new venture, wishing you every success!

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12/29/2024

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12/28/2024

Good to double check your sources.
As someone who was diagnosed with Avian Flu in the 90s from a wild bird I tried to help, and was miserably sick for several weeks, I urge caution!

12/26/2024

Carlo and Kermit hanging in the house.
Carlo, the snazzy dresser on the left, is a friendly little guy who is available for adoption with www.speakingofdogs.com and you can see his profile there.
(Kermit is a regular boarder, whose people are away for the holidays)

12/25/2024

Christmas Squirrel dog biscuits!
(barley & oat flour, chicken liver, beef broth)

12/25/2024

Some of the Boarders enjoying a White Christmas!

12/23/2024

Well, I guess I'm good to go then!