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National Geographic’s The Secret Life of Dogs explores how dogs evolved from wolves and become our closest animal companions. This special edition first hit newsstands in April 2023, and has been reissued multiple times. The Secret Life of Dogs is also available on Amazon.

I researched and wrote this 96-page magazine in its entirety. It’s always a pleasure and an honor to work with the editors, photographers and designers at National Geographic. They decided to release two covers (inside the magazine is identical for both). Which one do you like best?

I am excited to share my biggest project to date, ghostwriting the book National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior and Happiness (NatGeo, April 2019). It was a labor of love and I think it turned out amazing. It was an honor to work with the author and the editors at NatGeo!

Anyone acquainted with my dog knows he’s the most destructive pup on the planet. He usually chews any bed I give him to pieces. This bed not only stood up to his craziness, it’s comfortable and attractive. We truly love this bed!

I had the opportunity to review this Orvis dog bed for Business Insider. Check it out here:

https://www.businessinsider.com/orvis-softshell-dog-bed-review/

By Jackie Brown

Most of us won’t get behind the wheel of a car without buckling up. Parents wouldn’t dream of driving without their baby or toddler secured in a car seat. For many of us, putting on a seat belt is as natural as breathing. So why is it that only 16 percent of us restrain our dogs in the car? That was the finding of a pet travel survey sponsored by AAA and Kurgo Pet Products.

Are you part of the 84 percent of people who said they don’t buckle up their dogs? Even if you’re part of the 16 percent who do restrain their dogs in the car, here are seven car safety facts all pet parents need to know:

1. The laws of physics apply to your dog

When it comes to bad things, you may suffer from the optimist mentality: “It won’t happen to me.” Lots of people think their dog will be fine even if they are involved in an accident. Well I have news for you: All pets, people, and inanimate objects are subject to the laws of physics. In an accident, an unrestrained dog can go flying — against the dashboard or backseat, out a window, or even through the windshield. Best-case scenario in a low-speed crash: Your dog is just a little dazed. Worst-case scenario in a high-speed collision or rollover? Your dog is dead.

Click here to read the rest of this article at Dogster.com

I’ve written several articles about herding breeds recently for the Guild of Shepherds & Collies website. Have you heard of any of these breeds?

Meet the Icelandic Sheepdog

Viking settlers brought the ancestors of the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Nordic island of Iceland between 874 to 930 AD.

A Heart Wrapped in Fur

The rugged, shaggy Briard, also known as the Chien Berger de Brie, has long been used in France as a sheepherder and guardian against predators and poachers.

Meet the Pumi: The Herding World’s Best-Kept Secret

The Pumi is pretty uncommon, but absolutely adorable!

The Berger Picard Will Take Your Breath Away

If you saw the 2005 movie Because of Winn-Dixie, you might recognize this breed:

The Shaggy Little Sheepdog

The cute and clownish Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium-sized herding breed developed in — you guessed it — Poland.

Of all the magazines I’ve worked on over the years, one of my favorites was Rescue Proud! I helped develop and launch this magazine in 2014. In less than six months, we went from concept to holding the first print issue in our hands, and concurrently launched a website: www.rescueproud.com.

Rescue Proud focuses on animal welfare issues and the adoption of all animal species, from dogs and cats to horses, cows, bird, reptiles and guinea pigs.

During my time as the editor, I traveled to animal welfare conferences and met influential leaders in the animal welfare movement. I also met a ton of incredible rescue pets. This magazine is heartwarming, informative and also gives back a portion of subscription proceeds to animal rescue groups of the subscriber’s choice. What could be better?