Bearr
- English Cocker
- Learned about eye surgery for entropia
- Taught me grooming techniques
Callie
- Standard Poodle
- Learned that seniors make great companions
- Taught me to be grateful even though her time with us was too short
Cricket
- English Field Spaniel (Blue Roan)
- My first dog
- Learned about health issues created by pet store/puppy mill dogs
- Taught me what unconditional love really means
Journey
- Standard Poodle (Blue)
- Learned about adopting from responsible breeder
- Taught me how to listen and respect end of life requests from my companion
Maggie
- Standard Poodle (Blue)
- Learned patience when working with a shy, feral dog
- Taught me animal communications and massage techniques
Rusty
- Standard Poodle (Red)
- Learned how important gaining health history is
- Taught me how long goofy puppy stage can last (6 years!)
Sabrina
- Irish Setter (Red)
- Learned why impulse buying or rescuing isn’t a good idea
- Taught me how to train dogs in basic obedience
Shelby
- Miniature Poodle<
- Learned about poodle digestive issues (IBD)
- Taught me what a good size and temperament miniature poodles can be, even with children!
Tazz-Man
- Poodle/Shitzu (black/gray)
- Learned how every dog is unique in temperament; he loved children (which many small dogs don’t)
- Taught me how much it hurts to lose a dog to an accidental death at a younger age
