I am a mother of three great kids, ages 8, 5, and 2. I am the wife of a great man that is a hero to all of us here at home, and a true hero at work as he patrols the streets as a State Trooper.
I am a freelance writer, our church's Children's Coordinator, and a Dog Behaviorist. We foster rescue dogs at our home, rehabilitate any behavioral problems they have, and then adopt them out into great homes.
I love to help - animals and people alike! Writing has allowed me to spread information, God's word, and "been there, done that" stories for those in places in life that I have already lived.
Bringing a new dog into your life can be an amazing experience. Many people envision the first day home with their new puppy or dog as a day of basking in the sun, playing fetch, and receiving numerous licks under the chin. Often times, this is exactly what the first day home with a new dog consists of, but what if your dog has not had an ideal life up until you got him? What if your puppy has fear and negative things associated with human contact? How do you care for a mistreated dog? When you bring home a new dog, the same rules apply whether the dog has had an abusive or neglectful past...
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