The “Spirited Canopy” Reset: The Platypus Track
A mini rainforest in the heart of Castle Hill The moment you drop below the ridgeline here, the landscape starts to shift into a dense mini-rainforest tucked away right on…
Indoor Enrichment: Managing the “Constant Thinker” on Rest Days
How to channel high-drive energy when the park isn’t an option. For a dog like Monte, physical exercise is only half the battle. As a “Constant Thinker,” his battery isn’t…
Dog Talking Buttons: Beyond the “Party Trick”
Leveraging communication buttons for functional autonomy. For me, the introduction of dog talking buttons wasn’t about teaching Monte another “party trick.” Instead, I wanted to leverage his intelligence for something…
Monte – Life with a Mini American Shepherd
If you have ever shared your home with a Shepherd, you know “quiet time” is something you earn, not something you are given. Monte is a Mini American Shepherd, and…
