Jon (Author's Website)
I am the proprietor of ShaynaTheMiracleDog.com, and the luckiest guy in the world to have been Shayna's "dad" since adopting her in 2002. I'm also the author of the upcoming e-book, "Saved By Shayna: Life Lessons from a Miracle Dog."
To learn more about me, please visit www.jonsutz.com.
Dog expense assistance funds
A directory of some of the charitable organizations that help provide funds for people who are unable to pay for their dog’s medical care.
Ben Stein on the miracle of dogs
Ben Stein – economist, author, actor, columnist – has become a mini-institution. But nowhere is he more articulate or prescient than in the realm of humans’ relationship to dogs (or vice versa). See Ben’s website here. Through the years, Ben has described how and why his dogs have had such a big influence on his […]
Basic etiquette: Always ask before giving food to another person’s dog
As noted elsewhere on this website, and in the book I’m writing about Shayna, I never could have anticipated that by adopting my first dog, I was actually becoming a “dog dad.” This is especially true in Shayna’s case, as she is so smart, and has psychological and emotional needs and phobias that one might […]
“Jesse” goes gonzo doing household chores
All I can say is… unbelievable!!! According to Jesse’s mom: *Our relationship is based on mutual respect, understanding, and trust. We have a wonderful relationship and bond, and that is the foundation of our training. We train all behaviors through the use of positive reinforcement* Jesse chooses to do the behaviors in this video, […]
“Harper,” the puppy who was thrown out… shows she’s a survivor
A puppy that was thrown out in a trash bag meets a dog lover who gives her a second chance at life.
The Three Stooges as veterinarians
In this 1939 short (17:30), Moe, Curly and Larry are veterinarians who find their business going to the dogs when one of their prize patients is stolen and held for ransom. From Crackle: Calling All Curs
Helpful books for the dog parent
A collection of books on dog nutrition, training, the human-dog relationship and more.
Helpful websites and web articles
A collection of websites for the dog parent, covering diet, nutrition, things to avoid feeding your dog, dog poisons, home remedies and more.
Dog tethering: The practice, the laws, and how you can help
I would go nuts if I were tethered to a tree or other immovable object all day. Let’s help fight this inhumane practice.
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