Right about now, something remarkable is happening overhead. The ruby-throated hummingbirds that have spent the summer flitting around New Hampshire are beginning their journey south, with some traveling as far as Central America. It’s hard not to marvel at a…
Summer camp is a rite of passage. There are new friends to meet, exciting adventures to have, and maybe just a tiny bit of homesickness on the first night. It turns out, the same can be true for dogs. If…
If you’re considering training your own service dog, you’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about your dog. Does Fido have the right temperament? Is he the right breed? Can he actually learn this stuff? Those things absolutely matter…
Hi. Yes, hello. It’s me. The four-pawed member of the story. You may know me as “NO! NO! NO!,” “GET BACK HERE,” or my personal favorite, “DROP IT RIGHT NOW.” I’d like to tell you a story. Well, actually, two…
Dogs make amazing companions, but proper training takes time and effort. If you have the time to train them initially, great! If you don?t, our boarding and training program is a great means to a loyal friend without the hassle…
We love our pets. We celebrate their birthdays, talk to them like tiny roommates, and somehow convince ourselves that giving just one more treat is an act of love. Unfortunately, our pets won’t usually say no. Pet obesity is one…
Karen at the Helping Paws Therapy Dog Program shares the important work that they do and what it takes to become a therapy dog. What is Helping Paws? Helping Paws is a nonprofit team group that coordinates visits within the…
If you’re wondering if you should train your dog to be a therapy dog working in the New Hampshire area, you’re probably someone with a big heart, who thinks the dog you love could bring comfort to others. And you…
Snow days in the White Mountains are charming right up until your dog shoots you that look because their walk didn’t happen… again. From howling winds and icy sidewalks to the occasional full-blown Nor’easter, winter weather has a way of…
Thinking about whether to train your own service dog? It may surprise you to know that many people DO choose to train their dogs themselves, and it’s often a smart choice! Not only can owner-trained service dogs be just as…
