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Do you see people taking their well-behaved dog on a walk, while yours in dragging you and stopping to smell every distraction? You may be thinking you just have a bad dog or, one who just isn’t that smart. Jimmy Nikolopoulos, with Complete Canine Control, explains how that likely is not the case. It just takes patience and consistency to build the necessary relationship with your dog so that they will learn the appropriate behaviors.

There is only one pet that is deserving of the title “Man’s Best Friend.” “Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.” And what do humans get out of the deal?

This month, we asked for your favorite Local doctors, medical practices or facilities here in Burleson, Crowley and Joshua, Texas. You voted and told us. Here are the top nomination recipients and Local Life favorites.

Yearly health screenings and physicals are recommended for all ages. Some of the screenings and additional exams vary by age and gender. Keep an open dialogue with your physician as to what you need due to age and risk factors.

Mellissa Pierrard, a teacher with Burleson ISD for twenty-one years, and Sandy Parker LCSW-S, a clinical therapist, offer their experience and research to parents as they help their kids work through their emotions and prepare for the continuing changes.

It is the first time in our children’s lives and probably in our own lives that we are dealing with an issue so full of unknowns with a wide range of potential outcomes.

There is no one else more knowledgeable about your child than you are, and no one will be more invested in their education than you. Even if homeschooling is just a temporary solution to what is happening in our world today, this year can be the best one yet!