Tracie Korol

The last goodbye: Remembrances

0 / November 3, 2011 6:43 am

By Tracie Korol Our spiritual beliefs can play a part in how we process our pets’ passing. Those who practice a religious faith may turn to their church, temple, or synagogue or might seek out other religious and spiritual supports. [...]

If it looks like dog fighting …

1 / September 8, 2011 2:52 pm

When I saw the words “bait dog” in the headline I debated whether I should, or even could read the article.  But I did. The bad news is that another innocent dog was intentionally disfigured and then thrown to a [...]

Canine cabin fever

0 / July 28, 2011 12:46 pm

By Tracie Korol It’s another day of heat advisory. The mercury nudges 100 degrees and the AC runs constantly. We’re all getting a bit crabby; even a walk to the mailbox requires fortitude before, and icy beverages afterward. Your dog [...]

BowWOW! Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

0 / June 23, 2011 12:36 pm

      Integrative Therapy for You and Your Dog By Tracie Korol The most recent issue of The Atlantic Monthly features an article called “The Triumph of New-Age Medicine” by David H. Freedman. The gist of this informative article [...]

Watch out for hot paws

0 / June 9, 2011 2:58 pm

By Tracie Korol The next time you take a trip to a big box store in the middle of the day, park on the far end of the parking lot. Slip off your flip-flops and walk to the store. Chances [...]

BowWOW! Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

0 / May 19, 2011 4:16 am

Tackling tick or bug removal is a tricky task By Tracie Korol   Are the ticks more prolific this year? Most of my dog friends seem to be transporting habitats of every variety of tick I’ve ever seen — teeny [...]

BowWOW! Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

0 / May 12, 2011 2:03 am

What is a Walk? By Tracie Korol Imagine yourself strolling along the Waterfront, your Best Friend stepping smartly alongside you on a relaxed leash.  He sits politely and waits, sniffing into the breeze, while you chat with friends you meet [...]