What we don’t see behind all the love and care — For some, becoming a veterinarian is a dream come true. I mean, c’mon, what could be more rewarding than helping animals in need, making a difference in their lives, and providing them with the best care we possibly can, right? And there’s nothing more gratifying than to nurse a sick…

One Baby Step for Man, a Giant Leap for the Environment — If you’ve ever read anything on plastic pollution and how you can make a difference, I can assure you that experience doesn’t usually end well. More often than not, you’ll end up feeling guilty about the choices you’ve made, and the ones you’re still making. You’re probably thinking that as…

Why Actions on Climate Change Are Lesser Than Expected — On a beautiful summer day, our group of boy scouts was gathered by the canal for a challenge, to build a vessel that could ferry us across and back. We were given some ropes, carabiners, pulleys, and a good old-fashioned tear-drop type swing chair made out of rattan for the…

When considering Fox Terriers for their shedding levels and their hypoallergenicity, you first need to know that there are two breeds in the fox terrier group, the Smooth and the Wire Fox Terrier. Though they’re almost the same in all other aspects, they’re very different when it comes to shedding…

When my wife and I first decided that we were going to get a puppy, the first thing that came to mind was having hair all over the place, on the floor, the couch, the bed, and on our clothing. “If shedding is your only kryptonite, let’s get a Wire…

I first heard this example from Tony Robbins when he was giving an example of how to overcome your fear of public speaking. Tony took everyone through 2 scenarios; The first scenario was you having to deliver a speech about a topic that you’re given. The second scenario was to…

Fame and recognition require letting go of yourself. I’ve always wanted to be ‘somebody’, have something to show for, and be recognized for my contributions. One major flaw with this form of thinking is that the focus is about me, and what I want (or to become). But as long as people don’t see me as that ‘somebody’ I want to be, then I’ll never be. Hence, the only way for me to be recognized for the things I’ve done is to do it for the sake of benefiting other people.

Life has had the better part of me for the past year or so, and I haven’t had the time to sit down and write something for a while. But if I’m to be perfectly honest with myself, I just didn’t know what to write. And no, it’s not because…

Positive reinforcement dog training is a technique based on the principles of operant conditioning, where behaviour is modified by its consequences. Meaning, that your pup’s behavior (command to sit) is followed by a positive consequence, such as a treat or praise, thus he or she is more likely to repeat…