I’ve learned many lessons as a Dog Mom and today I’m sharing with you: 8 lessons I learned from my dog having a mystery illness. I learned these lessons the hard way, so hopefully you won’t have to.

If you’ve ever wondered if your dog is as happy as you hope, or if you are making the right decisions for your dog, Dr. Zazie Todd shares all that she’s learned in her new book Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy.

Jen’s lifelong love of animals and work experience in the nonprofit world have combined to create a meaningful career in animal sheltering. Jen became the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Harford County in August 2015 and every year since 2016, the shelter has achieved a 90%+ live release rate.

If you’ve ever lost a dog you loved, a dog that changed your life, your heart & soul dog, you may find a piece of yourself in Liz’s story.

Annie worked for more than 20 years in the field of communications and market research. When her company was hired by the Humane Society of the U.S. to help create the Pets For Life campaign, Annie’s life changed forever. Annie’s own pets supported her during a life-altering break-up which affected her both personally and professionally and made her realize the strength and importance of the human-animal bond to pet owners of all socio-economic backgrounds.

In Part 2 of John’s Story, we discuss divorce and dating with dogs, the biggest challenge John faces as a dog trainer, how to select a dog trainer and some of John’s dog training philosophy.

In Part 1, John Frank of Bark Today Dog Training discusses how volunteering at a local animal shelter led him to dog training school.

How Kate’s volunteer work helps her honor the memories of and feel connected to her father and her childhood dog, Muffy and how sometimes loving dogs means knowing that your life is not conducive to having your own dog.

Michelle Serocki, founder of the Brew City Bully Club (“BCBC”) is changing minds and saving lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mindy FitzGerald shares the story of her heart dog, how a crime scene led to her love of pit bulls and how a foster cat led to the creation of her company, Hunter & Harvest Apothecary.