Welcome to the “It’s Not the Dog” Blog
Occasionally, I will share quick tips and quick videos when inspiration strikes me.
Aggressive Dogs or Ignorant People???
This morning I went to the shelter to play with Shelby. Yesterday I went to the Pet Supermarket to buy the Natural Balance meat rolls. These are one of the best treats that I know so far when it comes to reward during clicker training or as bait on a scent track. I...
My Decision To Work With Shelby
Shelby - the little Rottweiler female - wasn't leaving my mind. I felt sad that she was so fearful and I only could wonder what truly happened to her considering her fear of life. Where did she live before? Did she have a good home or was she neglected? What was her...
Traumatized Rottweiler
Yesterday I saw Shelby again, the female Rottweiler, who's leg was amputated due to an animal trap injury. Anice, one of the volunteer walkers came inside with Shelby. She needed some help to put the Elizabethan collar back on Shelby and I was there to help. Anice...
Rottweilers at Homeless Pets in Marietta
In late November, Fulton County Animal Control brought in a little Rottweiler female who had lost her leg. Everyone in the clinic was talking about the horrific picture they have seen when the little girl arrived. They told me that she got caught in an animal trap and...
Effective Dog Walking
Walking dogs at Homeless Pets has become a regular routine for me. I try at least 3-4 times a week to go over there. I enjoy spending time with the dogs and get to know their personality.Unfortunately, these dogs spend their entire day in a little cage. Consequently,...
When You Ask the Universe a Question…
...Be ready for the answer. October 25. My husband and I were watching tv and suddenly there was a commercial for www.MyASPCA.org about homeless pets. In the background they played Sarah McClogland’s song, “In the eyes of the angel.” They showed injured dogs sitting...
Passion and Purpose … Ingredients for a Fulfilling Life
Sometimes you just don’t know where inspiration comes from. I didn’t ask for any specific inspiration but it came to me yesterday, on October 12, 2007 while I was cleaning my home. I was just dusting off the coffee table in our living room while the TV was running....
Introduction from the Leader of the Pack
Hello and Welcome to my new Blog! My name is Iris Grimm and I love to learn from dogs. I feel so excited that I found an outlet where I finally can share my passion for dogs and my insights from dogs. My goal with this blog is to document the lessons that I am...