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Bark! Confessions of a Dog Trainer blog

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Puppy reality test

Let’s say you are thinking about getting a puppy. If you were thinking it was time to drive a car, you would have to take a test to prove...

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Wanted: dog lovers

If it feels like June in May (my car registered 99° today!) that’s because June is right around the corner. Most Saturdays in June, you...

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April 18th is National Pet Owner’s Day

In honor of National Pet Owner’s Day, I’d like to give a shout-out to some of my favorite rescue organizations and the people who make...

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March 15 – Adopt the Internet Day

Help Petfinder Adopt the Internet! In honor of Petfinder’s 15th anniversary, people everywhere are being asked to pledge to spread the...

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Not Just Dog Food

For my holiday project this year, I am collecting pet food, supplies, treats and toys to be distributed to Mohawk and Hudson River Humane...

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If Dogs Could Drive

They would go to one of these fund-raising events to benefit our best friends this month: Sunday, June PugFest at Cook Park in Colonie,...

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Year Two for 80 Strays

I don’t like to get dressed up, but I’ll do it for an event that benefits homeless animals. Friday night I ditched my boots for heels to...