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Good Dog! Dog Training Tips from a Pro
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.
Dogs Make Our Lives Whole
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?
Local Love – Home Town Health Care 2020
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.
Health Screenings: Which Exams You Need and When
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.
Local Business Spotlight: Family Fade
Family Fade in Burleson is a full-service barbershop for men and women that offers trims, cuts, shapes, and oil changes.
Let’s Talk: Communicating with your Kids About an Uncertain World
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.
Helping Children Prepare for an Unknown School Year
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.
Homeschooling? You’ve Got This!
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!
Proud to Be American, Proud to Be Local: Alex Philips
Alex Philips is a hometown boy to Burleson, which is reflected in his love for the city. His family moved to Burleson when he was six years old and he made the choice to never leave.
Proud to Be American, Proud to Be Local: Ihechiluru Ekeke
“Who wouldn’t want to be an American?” Ekeke has realized the dreams that living in the United States affords and returns the blessings to his community through his business, Mr. Handyman of Burleson, Midlothian, and East Cleburne.