http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com A Blog on Canine Psychology, Communication, Training, & Care. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:06:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One morning a few weeks ago I got an email from Kim at YAAP informing me of an emergency foster case that she learned about through a family member.  Howie was an approx. 2 year old Husky/Shepherd mix with soulful brown eyes that was in dire need of help ... http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2009/07/15/prevention-can-save-a-life-a-foster-story/% Summer is the perfect time to work on socializing your dog or puppy.  What with all of the outdoor festivals and get-together’s there is always an opportunity to get the pooch out and about.  Socialization is basically getting your pet out to see, hear, and experience as many things as ... http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2009/07/15/socialization/% [caption id="attachment_109" align="alignleft" width="450" caption="Our 2008 Christmas pic!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_111" align="alignleft" width="450" caption="Sierra's Best of Opposite Sex win last fall."][/caption] http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2009/02/17/pictures/% Most of our feline friends very much prefer to stay indoors during the winter, content to watch the snow fall from their cozy perch by the window sill.  I can’t say I blame them! Many dogs however, love to have a good romp outside when the weather is chilly.  There ... http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2009/01/20/winter-fun-with-your-pet/% The last couple months at our house have been interesting to say the least.  We've had a bitter rivalry going on between my two oldest females, one of which had been the alpha female.  In our pack, as should be in every home, the humans are always the leaders and ... http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2009/01/19/keeping-the-peace/% The following is a story I wrote for the winter issue of "Paws Press", the newsletter for our local shelter. I am continually amazed how resilient animals are.  Always willing to give us a second, third, or more chances to redeem ourselves when we’ve fallen short in their eyes.  This is ... http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2009/01/07/husky-see-husky-do-an-adoption-story/% [caption id="attachment_84" align="alignleft" width="239" caption="My coon kids: Daisy (L) and Bandit (R)"][/caption] Got word that my Coonies did well on their release in September. Here they are snuggled in a tree. Even after maturing, I could still tell them apart! LOL! The lady that took care of ... http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2008/11/08/my-coon-babies/% WARNING: If you can't handle the sight of raw meat, skip over this post! Well, the temperature has been dipping below 32 degrees, and at our house that means it's time to supplement our dog's diet. My husband is an avid hunter; and between him, his dad, and friends, ... http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2008/11/08/how-to-feed-seven-dogs/% [caption id="attachment_72" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="North, Maya and Summit playing the new game!"][/caption] It's an Aoi Kita Kaze sandwich!! A new game has broken out at our house and here are the rules... Those that came from the same kennel shall nap so close together as to be touching at ALL times! Copyright©2008 Jennifer Werth http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2008/11/08/a-new-game/% My younger sister (by heart, not by blood. Though I wish it were by blood!), recently added a German Shepherd Dog puppy to her brood to make a total of three dogs. She is extremely excited, but a bit overwhelmed at the same time. Talking on the ... http://siberblog.thelavenderco.com/2008/11/08/the-art-of-pack-management/%