How to Use a Choke Chain Properly

When I wrote about why we never leave home without Murph’s choke chain, I mentioned a recent incident where I ran across someone who took exception to my using a choke chain on Murph. It’s not the first time it’s happened. I wasn’t always key on the idea of a choke chain myself. I remember thinking, “Wow. That seems like kind of a mean way to discipline a dog.” But that’s before my neighbor shared a video with me where a guy gave a great explanation on how to use a choke chain humanely. (Unfortunately I don’t remember either the … Continue reading

Tamar Geller: A Dog Trainer I Can Relate To

I just might be a good pet parent after all. Wayne’s always telling me what a great mom I am to our kids. As much as I want to believe him, I always sense he has an underlying commitment to say such things. Sort of how he wouldn’t dare tell me my butt looks fat in certain clothing because he wants to spare my feelings. (As a side note, he is a good husband because he also doesn’t let me go out of the house in anything emphasizing my large bottom. He’ll save me by delicately asking if maybe another … Continue reading