9/11 REMEMBRANCE

  On this, the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11, I would like to remember my many students who lost their lives in the towers and also Comet, my corgi, who comforted families and grieving loved ones in the aftermath of that eventful day.  The Upledger Institute, with the...

Celebrate!! National Dog Day Aug. 26

Friday August 26, 2016 is National Dog Day!  As dog lovers, we know that every day is dog day, but Colleen Paige founded this day as well as National Puppy Day, National Mutt Day and National Cat Day to encourage pet adoption.  This date commemorates Colleen’s family...

National Hot Dog Day! Celebrate Wieners!

July 14, 2016 has been deemed National Hot Dog day, and for those in dog circles, that means dachshund time!  Hot Dog Day is celebrated in cities and towns nationwide with hot dog eating contests, weenie roasts, and parades with visits from the Oscar Meyer mobile.  In...

Beware of Plants Toxic to Your Pet

As the spring gardening season is well under way across the country, people are purchasing plants for their yards and homes, fluffing up the garden beds with fresh new mulch, and using weed products on their lawns.  It is critical that every pet owner, whether you...