The perfect toy for my dogs. Still searching…
Through the years I have searched for the perfect toy for my dogs. For me that means a toy they can’t destroy after the first 5 minutes it hits their mouth. My English Setters are tough on toys. If it...
View ArticleWhat Breed of Dog is Right for You?
Occasionally, I receive emails from people who are looking for the right kind of dog for them. Sometimes they are inquiring about getting a dog for the purpose of training him or her to be a therapy...
View ArticleMake someone smile. Become a Certified Therapy Dog Team
A single visit from a certified therapy dog team can have powerful results. Your visit can bring a smile to the face of a distraught patient in a psychiatric facility. It can elicit memories in a...
View ArticleTo Get A Dog or Not Get A Dog
Getting a dog is an important decision. Not one to be taken lightly. Dogs deserve a forever home. Don't act simply on emotion when deciding to bring a dog into your household.
View ArticleNew Year. New Look for Say Hello Spot
Hi Everyone! Happy New Year! To start 2017 off, I’m officially launching the New Look for Say Hello Spot. I’m very excited about this New Look… For over a year, I have wanted to upgrade the look of my...
View ArticleNew Year. Time to Become a Certified Therapy Dog Team
Many of us take the start of a new year to make changes in our lives. Maybe start something you’ve always wanted to do but kept putting off. Or, maybe you’ve resolved to do community service in 2017....
View ArticleReflections: Therapy Dog Work. What It Means To Me
I love this time of year when I look back over the previous year and reflect upon the accomplishments Bright Spot Therapy Dogs has made. I can’t help but let my mind wander way, way back to 1992 when I...
View ArticleCanine Good Citizens and Dog Owners
Whatever happened to having your dog walk at your side in heel position while out in public where other people and dogs are present? Heel is a basic command taught in beginner training classes. Anyone...
View ArticleWeekend Project: Photo Culling. Sifting Through Memories.
The need to cull the magnitude of photos on my laptop has turned out to be an enjoyable trip down memory lane. It's turned out to be such a pleasurable experience that I'm saving it as a weekend...
View ArticleProtect Yourself and Your Dogs from Lyme Disease with Praying Mantises
Praying Mantises love ticks, providing a natural means of eradicating this nasty pest. Since we live in an area in western Massachusetts heavily inhabited by ticks, they are a menace to both dogs and...
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