• White pit bull dog sleeping on dog bed

    Crossing Over…

    From dog owner to dog trainer: Part 1 Rose Comes Home I had every intention of telling this story first. But each time I tried to write it, I discovered that it’s impossible to honestly and carefully condense almost two and half years of angst into a sweet, simple blog post. This story is important. This dog changed my life. I’d like to introduce…

  • Bull Terrier puppy

    Fostering Elidee

    As many of you know, I am a foster failure; but I am also a foster success--twice. Many people ask me, "Don't you get attached?" along with, "How do you give them up?:

  • chocolate labrador retriever with crayons

    Blame it on Finn

    I get a lot of questions regarding why I have a Spinone Italiano. A lot. Because anyone who has known me for any length of time knows I yearn for an English Bull Terrier. I love these unusual looking, egg-headed dogs with their beautiful triangular-shaped eyes, short stocky bodies, and comical nature. I fell head-over-heels with the Madcap Gang when I had the pleasure…