New Year Resolutions

Last week during physical therapy, someone asked me if I make new year resolutions. I don't, however, I do set goals and most of the time I will set goals up to 5 years. Recently I've only focused on 1 to 3 years. I will set personal, business, and spiritual goals.

For the past couple of years, I have limited the amount of dog training that I am focused on, and I do not plan to change that in 2023. I am only doing private dog training sessions. There are two personal areas in my life that I am fully focused on at this time. The one is the physical therapy for a lower back issue; the other is plans to sell my house and so I am trying to get it ready for that day I put it on the market.

Coming in 2023 I have three goals.

1. Start an online store
2. Increase the activity on social media (Instagram: @patapscopaws, Facebook: facebook.com/PatapscoPaws) and 'Four Paws and a Tale' blog (fourpausandatale.blogspot.com)
3. Start a podcast

I have been researching information for several years on starting the online store, so this is something I really want to finalize in 2023.

My social media presence is much to be desired, and I have overlooked the blog since I started it. It's time to get serious!

Several months ago, I started planning the podcast. For one of the topics, I contacted a website for their information. When they asked me why I wanted the information, I told them it was for a podcast, they requested I let them know when the podcast would air. Gulp! I'm committed now.

2023 New Year Resolution: Spend more time with your dog.

Have a "pawsome" new year!

Dog News 2: LSG Dog is Lucky to be Alive

Casper, a Great Pyrenees, who is only 20 months old, is a lucky dog.  He, along with another dog, Daisy, oversees protecting a herd of sheep.

Early in November a group of coyotes must have thought they could handle Casper; there were 11 of them after all. Normally most predators will run away when a livestock guardian dog barks at them but not these coyotes. However, Casper said "Not on my watch!" And so, his battle began.

Eight coyotes lost their lives that day. Casper had some incredible injuries. It was a couple of days before his owner was able to find him, he was sure the coyotes had killed him, but this is one dog whose days were not up yet.

Have you ever heard of LifeLine Animal Project? It's a nonprofit, based out of Atlanta, with a mission to end Shelter euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals. Casper's owner praises them for saving his dogs life.

I was surprised to hear that they are using Manuka honey to heal Casper's injuries. The benefits of Manuka honey are amazing for healing and veterianarians have found it to be a great alternative treatment for pets. Casper's injuries were long and wide and deep, and he also lost his tail.

What an amazing story!