When we think of sheepdogs our minds most likely immediately make the jump to Border Collies. And rightfully so since they were bred to watch over and herd flocks of sheep. Some of us might have even seen Border Collies in action before. When I did a study abroad semester in Ireland, I got to […]
We don’t give dogs enough credit for being emotionally intelligent animals who are able to form bonds and connections with others. In one adorable twist, there was a very sweet pooch who ended up becoming infatuated with the cat next door. The cat was indoors, yet the dog would in his window and stare out […]
We’ve all been through a lot this year. 2020 has not been an easy one. Part of what has made the current global state a little bit more bearable has been the endless TikTok videos and other distractions on social media. This can come from various personalities, including celebrities. And one of the famous celebrities […]
We all take our dogs to the pet store. They enjoy the outing since it’s the dog version of going to the toy store and candy store all at the same time. Our dogs are probably well-behaved when we take them to the pet store, but they’re probably nowhere near as organized as Hali. This […]
Huskies are very vocal dogs. It happens to be their signature trait – that one thing that is common knowledge about the breed. We’ve all seen the various videos of these sassy dogs having the last word with their poor owners. In college I had a friend who had two Huskies. Between the two of […]
Mastery is very important when it comes to having balanced packs, particularly mastering the walk and mastering leadership. But what does “mastery” mean? Basically, it means command or grasp of a subject, or the state of being in control. Note, though, that mastery does not mean “being the best.” There are many people with a […]
Pack Leaders always want to believe that their dog is the smartest on the block, and while this may be true, a smart dog can come in many forms. Of course, a smart dog is just potential without a human willing to put in the time and effort to train and channel the dog’s intelligence. […]
