Tucson, AZ | Sharing what we've learned about training to become a certified therapy dog team, managing atypical Addison’s Disease, and raising happier and healthier dogs.
Even if you can't imagine teaching your dog how to use paw-sized buttons to talk, this inspiring memoir will capture your heart. How Stella Learned to Talk bursts with optimism wondering what would happen if we all believed in our dog's potential. Read our full book review...
Read MoreIf you've been wanting to incorporate nose work or scent work activities into your dog's life, this book will get you started. Read our full review of this helpful resource.
Read MoreIf you're looking for the best therapy dog stories for kids, these 9 inspiring therapy dog books make an ideal list for any therapy dog team who might want to bring some dog stories for kids to their library or school visits.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wondered about how your dog’s emotions affect their decisions to move, then Emotion to Motion is the book for you. While pet parents of senior and mobility-challenged dogs will recognize many of the behaviors author Kate Titus shares, any pet parent can benefit from learning more about how their dog’s emotions affect their behavior. Read the full book review over at McSquare Doodles.
Read MoreWag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy has received a great deal of praise from dog professionals. While there was some information within this book that I found encouraging, author Zazie Todd hasn’t really revealed much new news. If you’re a responsible dog parent who researches solutions thoroughly, you may not be overly impressed with this book either.
Read MoreIf you’re a responsible dog parent trying to make the most out of the limited time you have with your dog, then this book about canine enrichment is well worth the read. You’ll find numerous practical ideas for incorporating enrichment activities into your dog’s life every day. Read our full book review.
Read MoreIf you’re concerned about pet food quality, then this account of the 2007 massive pet food recall is worth reading. Marion Nestle’s well-researched book scrutinizes the timeline of events surrounding the largest pet food recall in the history of the U.S. Book review includes links to other sources you may find helpful in protecting your pets.
Read MoreEarly in 2017, Matthew, Bernie, and I took a tricks class with our Labradoodle Bernie. We missed a few classes and did not focus on practicing the dog tricks at home consistently. Since then, I’ve tried to reinforce the few tricks that we did learn together, but I haven’t added anything truly new.
Our trainer is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, so she’s shared information about the various trick dog titles offered through Kyra Sundance’s Do More With Your Dog! If you haven’t checked out her website, give it a click. The rainbow ribbons and certificates are definitely motivating!
Since we’re training Bernie to be a therapy dog, we decided to add in more tricks training. Who wouldn’t want to see a few fun tricks during a therapy dog visit? 101 Dog Tricks is a handy reference for our continuing therapy dog journey.
Read MoreMeet Rachele Baker, DVM, and her Golden Retriever Savannah! Dr. Baker’s book Dog Health Care: 7 Simple Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy gets my recommendation as a practical and accessible guide for any pet parent who’s looking to help their best friend live a healthier life. And who doesn’t want their dog to be their healthiest self?
Read MoreI read this official training publication of the American Kennel Club over several months. While you could easily read this book in a weekend, you could also opt to read a chapter here and there. Since the chapters are organized by each of the ten tasks a dog must demonstrate to earn the title Canine Good Citizen, you could also read these chapters in any order.
Read MoreMcSquare Doodles chronicles how we're training to become a certified therapy dog team with both our Labradoodles in Tucson, Arizona. We share what we've learned about dog-friendly places to visit, and tips for raising happier and healthier dogs. Join us on our journey.
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