PoochieBells Blog

Teenage Eye-Rolls and State Pooches

Cheryl — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:22:05 +0000

I recently moved half way across the country with my family, and three dogs, for a fresh start and a recommitment as a united family. I pictured a lifestyle of home cooked meals, game nights and true bonding time. In the process of settling into becoming a Hoosier, I began a quest to gather interesting …

Puppy Potty Training…Ring, Ring!!

Administrator — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:22:51 +0000

You are visiting your friend at her home, relaxing and enjoying a lively conversation, when you hear the lovely sound of bells ringing. Your friend jumps up and says, “That’s the dog.” What? Yes, your lucky friend’s pooch has been bell trained. Bell training has been around for many years and is a proven method …

A New Look at Old Style

Administrator — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:51:34 +0000

Several months ago I was out with my teenage son, accomplishing a laundry list of errands, when a boat-like station wagon with the classic wood-grained paneling stopped next to us at a light. While I was silently thanking my dear mother for selling ours a long time ago, my son was obviously appreciating the monstrosity. …

Problem Solvers

Administrator — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:03 +0000

Life is challenging…that is for people, animals, plants, anything living. As Darwin’s Survival of the Fittest theory rings true for us on a daily basis, we find pleasure in problem solvers. It’s not so much the people who solve problems, though they are fascinating too, rather the inventions that come out of their recognition of …