by Colleen Bragg | Jul 26, 2026 | Dog, Random Ramblings
Over the past several months, I have seen serval posts on social media bashing veterinary hospitals for “not caring about saving animals lives” or “only caring about money.” There’s a persistent myth that veterinary clinics are cash cows,... 
by Colleen Bragg | Jan 26, 2026 | Dog, Puppy
Questioning Professional Authority A common theme I often hear or see is, “Well, so and so is a professional, so I went along with it because I thought they were doing what was right!” This statement is deeply troubling especially when it concerns our... 
by Colleen Bragg | Aug 12, 2025 | Dog
Recent studies have shown that responsible pet owners should keep their dogs intact, especially larger breeds, for up to 2 years (studies are listed here, here, and here). This means more and more regular pet owners are going to have deal with things like their female... 
by Colleen Bragg | Feb 3, 2025 | Dog, Puppy
In welcome messages and over the phone, I always recommend dog owners bring three times as many treats to class or private lessons as they think they’ll need. In this recommendation, I always recommend “small-moist” treats. After this statement,... 
by Colleen Bragg | Aug 22, 2024 | Dog
Let’s set the scene… You get a new puppy. You “ooohhh” and “aaawww” over this puppy. The puppy grows up and realizes there’s a world out there! This world doesn’t include you! There are sniffs, smells, other dogs, and...