We are dog people. We don’t just have dogs, they have us, too.

Since I can remember, we’ve always had two German Shepherds: one male and one female. Their job is homeland security–and they understand the assignment. There is always one Watch Dog and one Guard Dog per pair, each with their own unique personality.

Welcome to the pack.

Zeke: Guard Dog

Him

Nugget

Hallie Josephine: Watch Dog

Yes, she has a middle name. Yes, we use it.

Sassy Pickle

Soggy Pickle

Tired Pickle

Four-legged leadership lessons

• Play hard, rest hard. Whatever you do, be totally committed.
• Be curious about everything.
• Three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and Chuck It!
• It helps to keep your eye on the ball.
• Sometimes you have to herd (lead) from the front, sometimes from the side, and (more) often, from the rear.
• Don’t worry about stuff outside the gate.
• Dog hair is a fashion accessory. Don’t can’t leave home without it.