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I arrived on Sunday thinking there would be a big crowd of walkers. But nothing prepared me for this event!

Literally thousands of people and their four-legged friends were braving a chilly breeze off the Detroit River, anxiously waiting to walk on behalf of one of our most important area events to raise funds for animal rescues.

My team was about twelve from Petsmart. We started off together on the two-mile circuit, but it wasn’t long before we got separated among the masses.

Admittedly, my husband, our son, and I weren’t exactly in the fast lane. Our 11-year-old Samoyed, “Timber,” was part of the effort, but age and disposition makes him very much one dedicated to “stop and smell the roses” (along with watering a few) at every opportunity. Turns out we were in good company, as many owners and dogs alike took to a leisurely stroll. It was nothing short of delightful. Read More

“Clicker Training” was originally used on marine mammals such as dolphins and whales. A clicker has a very distinct sound that is easy to hear — even under water.

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In obedience training, a clicker is also used to mark a behavior that a dog is doing right. When the click is immediately followed by some yummy treats and praise, a dog quickly learns the preferred way to act.

Timing is everything, though: Read More