by Rocco's Mom | Jun 7, 2012 | Announcements, Dog News
If you can picture the nicest groomer; talented, knowledgeable and personable, then you’re probably picturing Jose, from Miami Doggy Style Pet Grooming and Spa. From the first day I met Jose, he’s been nothing but welcoming and pleasant. And when I saw the kind of...
by Rocco's Mom | Apr 28, 2012 | Announcements, Breeds, Dog News, Events, Responsible Dog Ownership, Socialization
Sometimes you want to meet someone just like you. At least the Chihuahuas do. Okay, maybe the Chis don’t really care, but Chi owners do. I mean really, if dog breed is at all indicative of anything about you, then there should be some similarity among you and other...
by Rocco's Mom | Mar 18, 2012 | Animal Behavior, Breeds, Dog News, Dog Training
Here she is retrieving and then effectively guarding. Since I’ve been thinking a lot about resource guarding and trying to understand it a little better. I started to think about ways I could make Goldie willingly, on her own give me her toy. One thing that...
by Rocco's Mom | Dec 15, 2011 | Announcements, Dog News, Events
Twenty years later, my friend is a talented photographer and beautiful person. She tells me, “everyone is beautiful” and her lifestyle photography captures the beauty of people doing what they love. When I asked exactly what IS lifestyle photography, she described...
by Rocco's Mom | Oct 26, 2011 | Announcements, Dog News, Dog Park Reviews, Events
Several months ago, I got an email from an old friend who isn’t even a dog person, and when I say she isn’t a dog person, I mean, she really isn’t a dog person. Nonetheless, you know you have a supportive friend when she makes it a point to forward dog related stuff...
by Rocco's Mom | Jul 15, 2011 | Announcements, Dog News, Dog Training, Fundraiser
It was a beautiful sunny morning and I, naturally, gravitated toward the beautiful black lab. Later on when we were in the park, his handler said to me, “he’s a service dog, I’m visually impaired”. At that very moment, my interest in this beauty shifted to...