Life Lessons from Old Dogs
A Family Like No Other
August 28, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Tonya Kniest I read Ardeth’s blog, Kudos to Old Dog Haven Final Refuge Families, a few weeks ago where she praised the work we fosters put in for our dogs within our families at home. All of it is absolutely true; it can be an emotional roller coaster. But the best thing…
A Tail of Two Dogs
August 21, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Suzanne Engelberg, PhD Recently someone told me about a couple with two large dogs. The dogs spent much of their day menacingly patrolling their property for invaders. When the neighbor’s smaller dogs came into their own yard, the two large dogs raced to the fence line, baring their teeth and aggressively barking. Understandably, the…
Kudos to Old Dog Haven Final Refuge Families
August 14, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
I had intended to write about something else this week but I’m working on the September E-Newsletter and am reminded once again of the amazing commitment our Final Refuge fosters have to the dogs they welcome into their homes. I’m not talking about just giving an old dog a home. I’m thinking about much…
4 Unique Tips to Protect Pets from Possible Poisoning
August 7, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Sloan McKinney Once again we welcome our guest blogger Sloan McKinney, a journalist based in Southern California. After writing about pop culture for a number of years, she has recently begun writing for a new audience. Inspired by DeAnthony, her cat, as well as her dog Max, Sloan now hopes to help other people…
Am I an Old Dog Now?
July 31, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Leslie Brown Even though I’d love to talk about the wildly successful Walk for Old Dogs, I’ll save my coverage of this extraordinary event for the September Old Dog Haven E-newsletter and you can read all about it there. But … I will say that even though the final numbers aren’t in yet,…
They’re Just Trying to Help
July 24, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Suzanne Engelberg, PhD Have you ever noticed that dogs seem to slow down when we’re in a hurry and need them to speed up? Instead of quickly coming when we call, they give a leisurely yawn, sniff the ground a bit, and then saunter over to see what we want. They may even lick…
from “A Dog and a Keyboard”
July 10, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Our guest blogger this week is Leslie Brown, a writer and editor who has raised dogs for more than 40 years. She’s seen many puppy muzzles turn gray and has held them during their last moments of life. Leslie’s involvement with animal organizations began at ten years old when she donated her allowance to…
Expectations
July 3, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
by Bryan McCarty Bryan McCarty and his wife Priscilla have been providing a loving Final Refuge home for Old Dog Haven dogs for ten years and they’ve pretty much seen it all. This week Bryan shares his thoughts about expectations … or rather setting them aside … as you welcome a new dog into your…
Skin Disease and the Older Dog
June 26, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Dr. David Duclos This week we’re happy to have Dr. David Duclos, owner of Animal Skin and Allergy Clinic in Lynnwood, talk about skin disease in senior dogs. Dr. Duclos and his staff take very good care of Old Dog Haven dogs…
The Power of Touch
June 19, 2017 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
by Bryana Walters This week we again welcome guest blogger, Bryana Walters. Bryana started working with animals in 2003 and earned her veterinary assistant certificate. She has worked in an animal hospital, an animal shelter and most recently as a professional dog trainer and pet sitter. She has trained dogs for basic commands, behavior modification,…
