A Spin Around the Island
One of the great joys of my job is that I get to spend my days with a rotating cast ...
One of the great joys of my job is that I get to spend my days with a rotating cast ...
I hate mornings. And, no, hate is not too strong a word. I fight the same battle every day. The ...
Harley was grieving. Travis passed on Saturday morning and all weekend he seemed withdrawn. He was scheduled to visit the ...
During my therapy dog classes, I teach two concepts that can be difficult to balance: be a leader and trust ...
Harley led me out of a mental ravine today. My day was busy but unproductive. I was pensive, but off-kilter. ...
It’s no secret that I have a special place in my heart for hound dogs. A few months ago, Wendy ...
I work with a lot of senior dogs and it’s a question I’ve heard many times. And I always answer ...
As Kathy mentioned in her guest post, Travis is struggling. And, quite frankly, so are we. We’re both very aware ...
Note: Travis was a part of Kathy’s life for more than 13 years so I asked her to write a ...
We all have different learning styles, different ways we make sense of the world. I look for relationships. Even as ...
I was lying in bed last night, just on the edge of sleep when I felt and heard a delicate ...
I met with Benny again a couple of weeks ago. Benny is the 15-year old Border Collie/Springer Spaniel mix who ...
Who knew Harvard Business School could provide salient advice on how to better communicate with your dog? Harley and I ...
Last week in my therapy dog class, we talked about how our dogs experience the world through scent. The best ...
As I watch Harley give me his “good boy sit” just outside the kitchen, with his back nice and straight, ...
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The first two books in the Loyal Companion Guide series, Sit. Stand. GO! and Emotion to Motion help you recognize, record, and accommodate your dog’s mobility challenges, as well as understand the emotions behind the movement. Filled with photos and worksheets, these books are your guide to helping your dog lead the best life possible.
Many mobility solutions listed on the following pages require a veterinary referral. A Loyal Companion does not provide veterinary services or diagnose conditions. Our role is to work with your veterinarian to identify the best solution for your dog’s mobility issue and your household situation.
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