It seems as if suddenly the spray of gray whiskers appear on your dog’s muzzle, and his/her hearing is not as sharp. Your dog’s vision clouds as they start to slow down in their daily play and walks.  As hard as it is to accept, your beloved dog is now a senior!  As a dog ages, there are some changes to their care that will  help them enjoy their  golden years filled with love .  It is important to remember that  aging is not a one-size-fits-all-dogs thing . While one dog at six may start getting fussy over food, another at eight may be stiff and slowing down, while a dog at 12 may still enjoy physical activity.   Hindy Pearson , a certified dog trainer, dog behavior consultant, and pet loss grief support coach who is the founder behind  CaringForASeniorDog.com , stresses to  “Pay attention to any changes in behavior or anything physical that you notice, no matter how small, because it seems like a lot of people tend to a...

  Woo! Wolfie and I are very excited to share the news that my  story "The Perfect Tree" has been published in the soon-to-be-released Chicken Soup for the Soul book, The Blessings of Christmas! "The Perfect Tree" was inspired by a true event from when I was a teenager and the first Christmas after my father passed, along with my dog, I went out in search of the "perfect tree" to cut down and surprise my mother. You'll have to read the story to find out just how perfect that tree was!     "Royalties from this book benefit Toys For Tots!"   I hope you purchase this wonderful book, or consider purchasing one as a gift for a loved one. What's better gift than a book? And a book filled with true inspirational Christmas and holiday (including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and New Year's) stories!  Editors at Chicken Soup for the Soul offer this about their new seasonal book: "Prepare to be inspired by these magical tales of giving, grati...

Woo! Hu-Mom won this award for her fiction story! So thrilled to announce that my fiction story, "Hope's Haven" that was published in the Winter 2019 issue of AmericanPet Magazine has been selected as by the Dog Writer's Association of America as a short fiction work of "Excellence" and has been awarded the prestigious DWAA's Maxwell Medallion for "Excellence" in short fiction! While this is my third Maxwell Medallion, it is my first for fiction, a true passion of mine! Many of my dear readers know me for my life-long career of non-fiction articles, but to have the opportunity to share my creative fiction, and be recognized for the work, is truly this writer's dream! The Dog Writer's Association of America's Maxwell Medallion for "Excellence" in Short Fiction writing.  I am so very proud of this work of fiction as it not only surrounds My Maxwell Medallion for Short Fiction the story of the magnifi...

Woo! We are pretty excited, honored, and thrilled to have learned that we were selected as a "Top 10 Husky Dog Blog" -- in the #2 spot -- by Feedspot, who stated that the selection was made of "The Best Husky Dog Blogs from thousands of Husky Dog blogs on the web using search and social metrics. Subscribe to these websites because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high-quality information. These blogs are ranked based on following criteria:  Google reputation and Google search ranking, Influence and popularity on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites, Quality and consistency of posts, Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review." Top 10! Congrats also to our fellow social media Husky pals, Gone to the Snow Dogs (#1 spot), and A Girl And Her Husky (#4), too, as well as all the winners! And a very special "Thank You" to all of you, our wonder...

Today is National Book Lovers Days, and as an author and avid reader and lover of books, what a fun day! Naturally, I am going to do a little shameless promotion here of my current canine books (that I am very proud of) to celebrate the day! The above beauty, as many of you know, is our alpha queen "Harley," helping me to display our written wares! Affiliate Links Notice: This post contains an affiliate link for an item through Amazon, meaning if you click on the link for the product and purchase an item through one of the affiliate links below, I will receive a small commission * with no extra cost to you. *   It also ensures that you are getting a new book of mine (and not some other party's used book ).  Thank you! Here is a little about each book and how you can get one for your bookshelves or for someone you know! (The holiday season is not that far off--hint, hint)! EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs  Living & Loving L...