Inspired Woman

I openly admit, I was among the dog owners that have uttered these words as I allowed my off-leash dogs to run up on other owners and their dogs that were on-leash.

I also humbly admit that when I did that, I did not have a great recall for my off-leash dogs either.

I did this because I was unsympathetic, and disrespectful and didn’t take into consideration the situation the other dog owner may be in. I was on my walk, with my good pups, and was completely oblivious to the feelings or concerns of the other person or dog. That owner had as much right to be walking their dog(s) on-leash and undisturbed by my dogs (if not even more right to do so since they were doing the right thing by keeping their dogs under control and on leash), while I allowed my dogs to run up on them and potentially start a fight or at the very least aggravate and stress the owner and their dog(s).

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Don’t Worry! My dog is Friendly! By Lila TeunissenI openly admit, I was among the dog owners that have uttered these words as I allowed my off-leash dogs to run up on other owners and their dogs that were on-leash.I also humbly admit that when I did that, I did not have a great recall for my off-leash dogs either.I did this because...

Join Marci Narum tonight for a conversation with Brenda Bergan, a grief care coordinator at Eastgate Funeral Home in Bismarck.

Brenda shares her personal story and talks about the programs available to those who are left behind after a loved one dies by su***de. This is episode three of the special series, "It Matters," which is focused on fostering mental wellbeing in North Dakota. The episode drops on YouTube at 7:30 p.m.

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