Bringing Kids & Animals together through Reading, Learning & the Love of BOOKS!
10 Ways Puppy Scents Builds Character! Today, we’re talking about: #2 Empathy – “understanding another’s point of view and stepping into your puppy’s “paws” Character Building Block – “I will do my best to know what you may be thinking and feeling to understand your point of view” “Hey, I don’t know why …
10 Ways Puppy Scents Builds Character! Today, we’re talking about: #1 TRUST – “dependence on someone to love you and do their very best for you physically, mentally & emotionally” Character Building Block – “You can trust me to take good care of you and always keep you safe” Can your puppy TRUST …
Puppy Scents is more than a traditional kid’s puppy training manual! When Don began putting his ideas and thoughts together for his kid’s book, he did so with the intention of focusing on three main features in the interaction between kids and their pups. EMPATHY – Seeing things from another’s point of view; Puppy Scents …
If you know me from our Facebook page or blog, you know that I (Mindy) have always dreamed of having my own horse(s). There is just something about horses that fills those deep places of my heart, stirs my soul and connects me with nature like nothing else. A favorite quote from Martha Beck says: …
Okay, I rarely talk about any personal physical issues I experience publicly, but I feel I must share this. A few weeks ago, I stupidly picked up a super heavy high table chair of ours from the kitchen and moved it to the family room so I could climb up and fix a curtain. (you …
At an early age, I knew in my heart that I was meant to live in a rural setting. When I was young, I felt very comfortable with wide open spaces, the earthy smells of trees in the woods, that down home feeling of a barn and playful interaction with animals. In my personal …
Why is Puppy Scents So Important? I was writing a parent’s guide, entitled Surviving the Puppy Stage to be published as primarily a digital e-book based on my notes and lesson plans from my years of having my own pet dog training center. My husband Don was kind enough to give me some editing time. As he …
The Puppy Scents Project – Be Kind – Be Fit – Be Me What is the Puppy Scents Project? The Puppy Scents Project is based on Author Don Kaleta’s puppy training manual illustrated by Helen Habel, Puppy Scents, The Kids’ Guide to Puppy Care. It’s not only informative about how to care for and train your …
Kids, Pups, Friendship & the Outdoor Connection We all know that kids are not getting out doors enough these days. One way to help motivate kids to play outside, or even just “go” outside may be to add a furry friend to the family! As a trainer, I know the words, “Mom can we get …
Puppy Parent: “It’s just plain crazy!! Our pup doesn’t seem to bother with the adults in the house, but can’t keep himself from play biting, chasing, nipping and tugging at the kids!” Yup! That does sound crazy, but it’s actually quite normal. For a couple reasons. First, your puppy is young and has a ton of energy! And …
Wow! We can’t believe it’s been 8 years since the first Puppy Scents, The Kids’ Guide to Puppy Care was born! We have grown and learned so much along the way and now it’s time for some exciting new adventures for us and Puppy Scents! (We have something else we have been working on to …
Okay. We are in the really early stages of building our dream…Ladybug Junction Farm [learn more] We’ve been searching for just the right area and property. We went to an open house last Sunday. The house was beautiful, the property was almost perfect. The realtor was enthusiastic and personable and we walked away thinking, “this …
Oh, my goodness…where do I start? Well, first off I want to say…I owe you an apology! As you can tell…there’s been a lot going on this past year! Holy Batman! First of the year started with a loss of a job, and with that of course a loss of income. Then came a trip …
Job Loss, Broken Bones, Surgeries & How we made it Through!Read More
