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Premium Dog Training, Canine Care Facility

Cordial Canine: Where Good Dogs Become Great Companions Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Alex Stewart Helping dogs understand the "why" and "how" to boundaries and commands is key to well-rounded, confident and comfortable pets. Oftentimes, that takes patience, training and consistency.  Beverly "Bev" Patterson and Lexi Butler-Boyle share a love for dogs. The two also share a Creve Coeur-based business, Cordial Canine, that specializes in personalized training programs...

Arts + Culture

Giving Voice To Youths

Harmony STL Anchors World-Class A Cappella Singing Choruses Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Michael Martinez and Gea Rose Henry Among the three competitive choral groups directed under the internationally known Harmony STL umbrella is a mixed choral group for youths aged 11 to 25 years.  "Our organization is the Black Belt of all aspects of a cappella singing, and a hotbed for musical arts, based on our 62 years of history and musical excellence. We invite more young singers to...

Life + Culture

Reconnecting Youth, Nature

Advice Editorial: Why Scouting America Matters More Now Than Ever Article by Tracy Bono | Photography by Greater St. Louis Area Scouting In a world increasingly dominated by screens and sedentary lifestyles, the need for meaningful, active and character-building experiences for youth has never been greater. That's where the nonprofit organization of Scouting America steps in to offer solutions. According to the National Wildlife Federation sources, the average American child spends only 4 to...

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Inside-Out Pet Health

K9-Innovations: Luxury Wellness For Pets In A Daily Supplement Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Jennifer Hunn “When you think of your pets, you know they're part of your life,” says Kari Montgomery. “But for them, you are their whole life.” Scott and Kari Montgomery have worked in human health and wellness for decades. So, when the husband-and-wife team saw the need for addressing pet wellness, they did their homework. One of the things they discovered was that there are...