by Susan Gary | Jun 9, 2019 | News
Today is World Pet Memorial Day. Such a bittersweet day. My heart was stolen in September 1990. Here’s the back story: Unbeknownst to me, my parents decided to add a canine to our family. “Teeters” and I got off on a rocky start. The first time I saw...
by Susan Gary | May 3, 2019 | News
It is a spectacular Spring day in our community of McKinney, TX. High temps in the upper 70’s. After DAYS of rain, the clear blue sky is a welcome sight. TDPS Team Member Janet is looking forward to her walk with Fournette, a black Lab mix, named for Leonard...
by Susan Gary | Feb 9, 2019 | News
DOG TRAINING: WHY BOTHER? Whether you purchased your dog as a puppy from a breeder, adopted from a shelter or took in a homeless dog off the streets, training is a fundamental part of any human-dog relationship. Dog training starts immediately so it’s crucial...
by Susan Gary | Oct 10, 2018 | Dog Care, Responsible Dog Ownership
August 6, 2012. The day after my daughter’s 18th birthday and five days before we moved her to Fayetteville, Arkansas to begin her college career, we adopted a six-year-old 130 pound, baby faced Yellow Labrador Retriever named Buddy. We were getting ready...
by Susan Gary | Aug 17, 2018 | Cat Care, Dog Care, News, Responsible Dog Ownership
What do you do when your fur baby is anxious, has an upset tummy, a tick or skin irritation? Is there something to help that has no harmful chemicals? Yes, there is!! You may have heard that essential oils are good for humans, and they are. They are also...
