Three Dogs On A Hill

01/25/14 • 16 min

It was Autumn and there were dogs flying up and down the hill in our back yard. It's a tradition here at our home to let the dogs get their exercise by scrambling up and down the hill in some spirited play. Their recent romp out back reminded me just how important play is for dogs and how much we can learn by just watching them play with each other. Every graceful movement and spit-filled bark is filled with life affirming joy!

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The Dog Whisperer Is No Longer Relevant

This is something I have wanted to say for a long time but couldn't figure out how. All of this debate of The Dog Whisperer has always struck me as something of a futile exercise. It isn't even a show about dog training. It is Reality TV at its finest. The producers at National Geographic have managed to keep the show at the top of their ratings and on the air for 9 seasons. They didn't do it by teaching people how to be good dog trainers. They did it by keeping people entertained.

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