Teaching dogs how to walk on a leash: The role of harnesses
When teaching a dog or puppy to walk nicely, many believe that purchasing a harness will give them either more control or will stop the pulling altogether. However, neither thought is exactly true. It’s important to know that there is only one type of harness that is...
The early bird advantage
From the editor For years, I admired people who woke up early — especially those who made it to the beach to see the sun rise. That was never me. I was the one hitting snooze, convincing myself that five more minutes would make a difference. It never did. Somewhere...
Striking the balance between planting seeds vs. seedlings in the garden
Now that we have made it past Mother’s Day (the unofficial start of the gardening season), we can get serious about planting. When it comes to growing vegetables and herbs, you can take two different approaches. You could head over to the garden nursery and purchase...
Puppy exercise: Finding the right balance for healthy growth
Most people believe that tiring out a puppy means walking them several times a day and giving them as much exercise as possible. The thinking is that the longer the walk or the more exercise the puppy gets, the better behaved they will be. The puppy won’t bite as much...
Retirement journey: Early-stage retirement, part 2
Last week, we touched on things to consider in the years leading up to retirement. In my opinion, that stage is the most important stage because it sets up what your retirement may look like. This week, I want to cover the next phase, which is the early part of your...
