Just Nosin Around

It is no surprise that these true working activities have been molded into competitive ports for just about any dog and owner to enjoy together. One of the newest canine sports to hit the scene is Nosework which is modeled after real world substance detection. I have to admit, when I first started to hear…

Maezie

I remember the first time I saw her; she was a chunky red and white puppy, the last puppy left in her litter. She seemed to have a permanent smiling expression on her face, and I thought she would be the perfect companion for my husband. We picked out the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed because . . .

The Enrichment Effect

Animals raised in enriched environments have been shown to have the following physiological changes over animals raised under standard laboratory conditions: •Larger brains •More new brain cells and neural connections •Better brain cell survival. The result of these physical changes in brain structure result in the following intellectual emotional benefits: •Improved ability to learn remember…