Rethinking Success

"Permanent success - real success - is found within YOU.  It's restoring Who You Are; not something you have to achieve out in the world" - Patrick Darling‏ 2015 SUCCESS.What is "success" to you?I invite you to really think about this. What does it look like?  What does it feel like?  How do you recognize it …

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Paws and Parenting: Resources for Families

Babies grow. Dogs age. We help families adjust with each stage. Recently I had the opportunity to share my insights into consulting with families.  The article, Entering a Judgment-Free Zone: Guiding Clients and the Public Through Compassionate Education (pg 50), discusses how compassionate education is a powerful tool to guide families.  I discuss how this approach guides, …

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The Fourth of July Doesn’t Have to Be “Feline Fright Night”!

The 4th of July is a favorite day of celebration for many people, but let’s be honest.  It’s a day of terror for many pets.  And while we're at it, let's be even more precise: the Forth of July might as well be renamed “Feline Fright Night” for most cats.  So what's a devoted cat guardian to do?? There is …

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