Try this ‘leave it’ exercise to prevent your dog from going rogue on walks
When you are training a reactive dog to not be reactive anymore, progress may seem slow at times. However, following a step-by-step process is crucial to turning your dog around. A valuable skill to teach them is a “leave it” command that relates to them exhibiting...
Is lifestyle creep holding you back?
How extra pay seems to go away Think back to the last real raise you got. Now, be honest with yourself: where did that money go? If you’re like most people, you’re not entirely sure. The raise felt great for a month or two, and then somehow life just got a...
Weekly Horoscopes
The Cosmic Connection Rising sign horoscopes for Aug. 20 – 26 ♈ Aries: Do something to ground your energy every day. Whether it’s your favorite fitness practice, eating foods that grow in the ground, or walking outside barefoot, your body will thank you. ♉ Taurus:...
Make final weeks of summer count
Letter from the editor I was sitting on the couch the other night, perfectly content in my summer state of mind, when a commercial came on. “Back to school!” Backpacks. Notebooks. Lunchboxes. Happy kids in brand-new sneakers skipping toward a school bus. “Sharp...
Delicious ways to use basil and parsley from your garden
This time of year, I usually have an abundance of basil and parsley. Of course, this is the best sort of problem to have in the garden. While nothing beats fresh basil on a tomato and mayonnaise sandwich in the summer, you can use these wonderful herbs in so many...
