Susan Garrett & Swagger, Feature, Encore, Buzz, and DeCaff

Who is in the photo at right?

Those are my four Border Collies; Swagger (9 mo), his mother Feature (4 years), Encore (7 years), Buzz (15 years) and Mix breed “DeCaff” (12 years).

My name is Susan Garrett. I am a professional dog trainer that lectures all over the world about training your dog through games rather than intimidation.

I have been very fortunate to have owned some amazing dogs

Krista Wells & Ruca

Who is in the drawing at right?I'm Krista Wells. I'm a visual artist and former Foley artist (sound effects for film and t.v.). About four years ago I developed a rare hearing disorder called hyperacusis. The quick definition of the disorder is "a collapsed tolerance for everyday sound" which basically means that my brain perceives sound to be much louder than it actually is. The upshot of this

Sue Sorensen & Wyatt

Who is in the photo at right?Hi! I’m Sue Sorensen and this is Wyatt. Wyatt is a 3 year old Airedale Terrier. Wyatt and his older Airedale sister Constanza, help my husband and me, with our landscape design and installation business.What’s the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Saturday is our errand day. First we hiked around the Willamette River, and then we stopped at the grocery store, the post

Alison Goodman & Xander

FROM THE ARCHIVES:In July 2009 author Alison Goodman and Xander Matthias Goodman (aka the Furry Lord Of Darkness) were guest here on the blog.From the Q & A:How did Xander come to be united with you?As a guess, I’d say I did something heinous in a previous life and Xander is my punishment. Either that, or seven years ago I turned up at an animal shelter in answer to a “this dog needs a home”

Joanne Lewis & Frisco

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Joanne Lewis and I am a novelist.My dog is Frisco. He’s a six-year-old male toy poodle.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I have tea with Frisco every day. We love to go to cafes, sit outside, sip tea and look for dropped crumbs.What's brewing?Genmaicha. It’s Japanese green tea leaves combined with roasted brown rice. It’s also called popcorn tea.

Laura Hartwick & Team Small Dog

Who is in the photo at right?I am Laura and my dogs are Team Small Dog. I'm a former artist who is working on being a super champ of dog agility. The rest of the time I'm a horse trainer and riding instructor and write my blog, coincidentally also named Team Small Dog. Those two that look alike are Ruby, an 11ish year old terrier based ex-feral dog, and Otterpop, who is one pain in the hiney

Bree & Reilly and Denny

Who is in the photo at right?Ah! A day in the park with my boys! This is Reilly (black head), Denny (red head) and myself Bree. Reilly is 4 years old, Denny is 7 months and me I am cough cough cough! Reilly and Denny are both AKC registered color headed white Shetland Sheepdogs or Shelties as we call them. Reilly is also a registered therapy dog and does agility. I hope to work with Denny so he