
So you think you know your dog?
When I first adopted my late dog Remy, it was clear that he was a hound. If his long ears and big eyes weren’t proof enough, once he found his voice there was no question at all that he had that si...

My life is made better every single day by the dogs, past and present, who have shared the journey with me. I am grateful for the many ways that dogs have expanded and enriched my lived experience,...

Meet Molissa and Tilda: The Pitbull with Big Feelings, Big Words, and Even Bigger Friends
Q. Who is this learner of yours? Tilda is a 4.5 year old pitbull that I rescued as a puppy. She knows what she wants and knows how to get it! She loves her friends and family fiercely. Q. How lo...

As a researcher, I depend on working collaboratively with colleagues across many disciplines, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I love the ideas that spark and the opportunities that arise when...

Meet Kim and Curiosity: A Button Journey Full of Heart and Humor!
Q. Who is/are this/these learners of yours? Curiosity is a 2 year old pepper and salt giant schnauzer I got as a puppy. He’s trained to alert to low cortisol for my adrenal insufficiency, but most...

I wouldn’t describe myself as especially athletic. I love to ski when the weather and time allows, am happy to pedal a beach cruiser, and keep an on-again-off-again yoga practice, but because I hav...
