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She is Sweet, Extremely Smart, and She’s a Clown: Client Spotlight on Olivia Barocchi

by Elizabeth Silverstein Lindy Barocchi owned Dobermans and even a Brittany Spaniel before she brought home a poodle. She didn’t know much about poodles. “I wasn’t going to get a poodle,” she explained. “I was going to look for a different type of dog. I ended up gravitating towards poodles basically because they’re so smart.” … Continue reading She is Sweet, Extremely Smart, and She’s a Clown: Client Spotlight on Olivia Barocchi

She’s Just a Great Little Companion: Client Spotlight on Snow Rintoul

by Elizabeth Silverstein Four years ago, the Rintouls had no intention of getting a dog. Natalie and Gord have two children, and their daughter, Gabrielle, was 13 years old at the time. Middle school was challenging for the teen, so on Gabrielle’s birthday, when her friend invited her to visit what she called a dog … Continue reading She’s Just a Great Little Companion: Client Spotlight on Snow Rintoul

Puzzles for Pups

By Nicole Larocco-Skeehan, CPDT-KA I’m no stranger to getting creative about helping my dogs expend energy. For the last 13 years, I have shared my home with two insanely active herding pups. Interactive dog toys have been a lifesaver! Why? There are many things that I have learned—like, you can’t pretend to hide a tennis … Continue reading Puzzles for Pups