Distinctively smart; vigorous & lively
When I think of puppy school, I envision a bunch of cute puppies playing and learning a few basic activities. It is not real training; it is more for socialization and fun. What could be wrong with that? In my mind, it was going to be a rosie posey world. Then again, it is Dixie... Continue Reading →
The best time to bring a dog home is when you have absolutely nothing to do and nowhere to be. After living life surrounded by other dogs, long road trips to their final destination, new food, new people, and new everything, your dog will likely not be up for too much excitement. While you may... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to all the dog owners who have trained their dogs to walk off-leash. It is a good feeling to watch your dog roaming free, yet there is still a time and place for it. Unfortunately, some dog owners get so wrapped up in their dog's ability to go off-leash at home and in familiar... Continue Reading →
Adoption day! Adoption day! A-dop-tion day-aaaaay! Yep. I was excited. On January 12, 2022, the rescue group loaded up six puppies, including Dixie, for a road trip from Orange Grove, Texas, to Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The transport had a few delays and arrived at the foster's home at 2 am. Getting from Texas to my home... Continue Reading →
A little list of things to pick up before bringing your dog home for the first time.
How did Dixie, a little puppy in Texas, receive an invitation to come to Virginia to take over our house? It went like this: I needed a dog in my life, so I searched online and found one. If only it were that easy. Do not get me wrong, I have had dogs before, and... Continue Reading →
Have you ever run across a dog whose bark is so loud it hurts? No? Then you have not met Dixie.
This is how Dixie went from a give-away-a-free-puppy land into the rescue dog world.
Dixie the Pony Dog 