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August 2, 2017

Brillo’s Not-so-excellent Adventure

Two weeks ago my little Lhasa/ShiTsu/Schnauzer mix dog and I popped into Parkside Animal Health Center in Aurora, Colorado for a routine anal gland expression. Brillo has always needed periodic … Read More


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Published on August 02, 2017 15:00

July 13, 2017

New Ways to Save Fearful Dogs Through Technology!

Exciting News! Dog lovers can now learn how to work with timid dogs whether they read or listen to Beyond Flight or Fight: A Compassionate Guide for Working with Fearful … Read More


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Published on July 13, 2017 15:53

July 6, 2017

Beyond Flight or Fight: A Compassionate Guide for Working with Fearful Dogs is now available as an Audio-book!

My book, Beyond Flight or Fight: A Compassionate Guide for Working with Fearful Dogs, is now an audio-book! Download it for free with an Amazon Audible trial! I felt this … Read More


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Published on July 06, 2017 12:59

April 6, 2017

Ten Years of Extra Life for Jessie

 Jessie had never been inside a house. He had never been alone or confined in a small box. He felt growing claustrophobia and was unable to cope with the new … Read More


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Published on April 06, 2017 09:58

March 30, 2017

Jessie’s Dorsal Laminectomy–Part Ten: Onwards and Upwards~Jessie’s Return to Normalcy

Eight weeks of limited movement--restrictions on stairs, substrates, and speed–put some pounds on my boy. But each day I could see the surgery had worked! Jessie’s walk was straight, he … Read More


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Published on March 30, 2017 12:02

March 13, 2017

Jessie’s Dorsal Laminectomy—Part Nine: First Days at Home

Day One: I became a “helicopter parent” on Jessie’s first day home. Although he mostly slept, I hovered, hoping to answer his every need. I had taken the day off … Read More


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Published on March 13, 2017 21:22

March 3, 2017

Jessie’s Dorsal Laminectomy–Part Eight: Home Again

A wet snow and cold wind blew my Subaru south to the specialty hospital where Jessie awaited me. He was able to return home on his third day of hospitalization … Read More


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Published on March 03, 2017 17:54

February 22, 2017

Jessie’s Dorsal Laminectomy–Part Seven: Surgery Eve and Day

The day before Jessie’s surgery we drove to Cherry Creek State Park. I wanted to once again associate the car and the ramp with something positive. I also wanted to … Read More


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Published on February 22, 2017 16:54

Jessie’s Dorsal Laminectomy–Part Six: The Second Opinion

 If I received a recommendation for surgery for myself, I would research options. If no other option besides surgery was feasible, I would seek a second opinion on the type … Read More


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Published on February 22, 2017 16:11

February 6, 2017

Jessie’s Dorsal Laminectomy–Part Five: Researching Physical Therapy

An upcoming field of animal welfare work is the area of physical therapy. Years ago my Australian Shepherd, Miles, had a back surgery which was similar to my current dog … Read More


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Published on February 06, 2017 16:03