Last year I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, I started wondering about my Shih Tzus and their health. Would I know the signs and symptoms of diabetes in dogs if it were to take hold of my girls? So I set out to find out what I needed to look out for and how I can prevent … [Read more...] about Shih Tzu Diabetes
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Barn Hunt for Shih Tzus
Do you know about the latest and greatest dog sport that is sweeping the nation? It's called Barn Hunt! Barn Hunt is a sport that is based on the traditional roles of many breeds in ridding barns, storage areas and such from rats and other undesirable animals. In the … [Read more...] about Barn Hunt for Shih Tzus
Using Your Happy Voice
Are you aware of how you sound when you are training your dog? The reason I ask is that this summer at a dog blogging event I witnessed a fellow blogger scolding her dog for behavior that was a little unruly. And it made me wonder, ' If she is treating her dog this way in public, … [Read more...] about Using Your Happy Voice
Overcoming Fear … and Finding the Love to Compete
A Shih Tzu missing in action, but not really. Looking back through our blog we have always taken a little time off in the fall, but for us this year it came a little early! I would like to tell you that Riley and I have been on a great big adventure, but that isn't true. Since … [Read more...] about Overcoming Fear … and Finding the Love to Compete
Oh Riley, Come On … Shih Tzu Agility Training Frustrations
Last month I wrote about my Agility Training & Frustrations and I would like to tell you that the frustrations have ended, but unfortunately they have not. I have to be honest, after our practice session last friday I was so depressed that I completely forgot that I had … [Read more...] about Oh Riley, Come On … Shih Tzu Agility Training Frustrations