10 Dog Training Tips

by | Jan 19, 2013 | General

January is National Train your Dog Month. My readers know that I’m an advocate of humane, positive, science based dog training. Every Tuesday on the Through a Dog’s Ear Facebook page is “Training Tip Tuesday”.  I ask fans and training experts to chime in with their...

Homemade Dog Treats for Holiday Gifts (with recipes)

by | Dec 22, 2012 | General

I rarely make cookies for humans, so it was quite unusual for me to make treats for my dogs, Sanchez and Gina. But, I received this recipe for “Pumpkin Squeaks” Dog Treats from ProtectYourBubble.com at Barkworld, and it looked so easy that I gave it a try. Now, I...

Healing with Holistic Veterinary Care

by | Dec 20, 2012 | General

Sanchez was experiencing neck pain a few months ago. When I first noticed the problem, the symptoms were acute, appeared very suddenly after little activity, and were very worrisome. At the worst flare-up one weekend, pain management was so challenging that I didn’t...

How to Calm Dogs During the Holidays

by | Dec 8, 2012 | General

December is my most stressful month of the year, and I’m not even much of a holiday shopper. (In fact, I make a commitment to not even enter a shopping mall between Thanksgiving and Christmas.) But, regardless, traffic intensifies everywhere I drive, crowds expand...

Concerts for Dogs? Seriously?

by | Sep 30, 2012 | General

Has my performing life gone to the dogs? You bet! I’m loving it, and dogs are barking for more! Combining my love of dogs with my music talent inspired the creation of Through a Dog’s Ear, music clinically demonstrated to calm the canine nervous system. Now, I’m...