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Dogs Today Love to Connect

Julie Schmitt — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:07:06 +0000

Car Talk for Dogs: Creating Meaningful Connection on Walks If you have a teenager, you already know that staying connected during those years can feel like chasing a moving target. They're wrapped up in school, friends, and screen time, often lost in their own world. As parents, we may feel like we’ve been bumped to [...]

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Dogs Today Love a Family Outing

Julie Schmitt — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:05:54 +0000

Summer has officially arrived! This time of year means different things to different people. For many, the long, warm days represent increased family time. Kids are out of school and many families take advantage of all that San Diego has to offer. People are planning outings to explore new areas, head toward the coast to [...]

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Dogs Today Are Not Linear Movers

Julie Schmitt — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:42:58 +0000

If you’ve ever had the joy of watching dogs play together, you may have noticed a few things. Dogs give play their best shot every time. Dogs’ play styles can vary greatly depending on their age, breed, and size. But one component of play that is pretty consistent among all dogs is the way they [...]

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Dogs Today Don’t Need New Year’s Resolutions

Julie Schmitt — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:50:39 +0000

As the new year is off to a blazing start, many people have already made New Year’s resolutions. When I think of making a resolution, I immediately think I’m supposed to examine a “problem with my life,” or a fault I have, then resolve to stop doing whatever it is that causes that problem. I [...]

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Dogs Today Are Simply Dogs

Julie Schmitt — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:57:26 +0000

My brother and his family recently got a new puppy. This was a very big ordeal, considering his daughter is allergic to most dogs and his wife has had limited experience with dogs in general. For years, my brother dreamed, plotted, and planned (often with my help) about how he could integrate a dog into [...]

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Dogs Today Need Personal Space

Julie Schmitt — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:24:43 +0000

This time of year represents a substantial change in our regular routines, not only for families with school-aged children. In an effort to beat the summer heat, I’m up and out the door with my dogs first thing (well, actually, after coffee). My walks are also my quiet reflective time to prepare for the days’ [...]

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Dogs Today Can Thrive in a Concrete Jungle

Julie Schmitt — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:08:12 +0000

We recently went to Paris on a family vacation. Like anyone else who is dog obsessed, I noticed all the dogs calmly walking with their owners, some even off leash, just plotting along. I was initially amazed at how well-mannered they were, and frankly, a little envious. Over the next few days, I delved further [...]

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Dogs Today Can Be Safe Around Snakes

Julie Schmitt — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:16:01 +0000

A recent client asked my thoughts about how to best protect their dog from rattlesnake bites because they spend a considerable time in the desert. They had a previous dog who had been bitten by a snake, and their current dog has already completed rattlesnake aversion training with the use of a shock collar before [...]

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Dogs Today Know Eyes Are the Window to the Soul

Julie Schmitt — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:13:00 +0000

Your eyes are like windows to your soul. They shine and bedazzle as the stars do in the sky! They are like diamonds that mesmerize the person looking at them. When I look into your eyes, I keep on looking at them. I can't ever stop looking at them. Your eyes speak volumes to me [...]

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Dogs Today Don’t Need Promos

Julie Schmitt — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:34:35 +0000

January was National Train Your Dog Month (https://trainyourdogmonth.com/tips) and looking back, I gotta say, this is a strange promotion to me. Dogs are learning ALL the time, just not always from us. I believe that if you own a dog, EVERY month is a train your dog month, the learning never stops. Furthermore, people often [...]

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