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Just this afternoon on my ride home from Boise to Star, my husband called me with news on her latest shenanigans: a chewed up dog bed. It got me thinking that it might be time to put her in one of these dog training schools. In truth, it's a thought I've had dozens of times before, but I kept hoping she would outgrow those undesirable quirks. Each of the schools below offer different methods for re-shaping your dog's behavior, but all of them lead with experience, love, and compassion. Good luck, my fellow dog-moms and dog-dads! I hope you find the help you need for your furry one.

After living here for nearly eight years, I'm constantly fascinated by the negative reviews Idaho receives from all kinds of kinds. When homegrown locals who can't wait to get out of the state start to confide their Treasure Valley troubles to me, I struggle to identify with them. After moving around the world for military life, I can't imagine calling another state my home.

The Meridian Fire Department recently noted the growing number of juvenile fire-setters in the Treasure Valley. via GIPHY In their informational brochure, Juvenile Fire-Setters, the MFD highlights the critical need to understand why children are compelled to play with fire. Dat...

As common as most accidents and crimes tend to be, the following true stories take the cake for being some of the most bizarre in Idaho and Utah. Until we found the sources, we couldn't believe these incidents actually happened. Of the three incredible incidents, the fatal accident involving uncontrollable defecation is the one we’ll never get over. Our hearts go out to those brothers.

Idaho is home to a bounty of treasures: majestic mountains and natural wonders like Craters of The Moon are among its most breathtaking. And of its most amusing qualities, the clowns and magicians of Idaho infuse magic and joy into Gem State living like no other. Based off Boise Yelp reviews and word-of-mouth from friends and fellow parents, the following three magicians are the best loved in the Gem State.

Idaho is divided into three geographical regions which include the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia Plateau, and The Basin and Range Province. Idaho’s unique landscape boasts plains created by volcanic eruptions, river-cut canyons including the deepest canyon in North America, and glacial trenches.

My pasty, sick-Victorian-child-like complexion was indistinguishable from the chalk-colored bathroom walls. My dark blue ripped jeggings looked like they stood unassisted by my skeleton. Horrified, I doted on the winter white-girl syndrome that had ravaged my body. How long had I walked around looking like printer paper? How long had I gone without a spray tan?

Happening this Saturday, May 21, from 7a-5p. Corey Harrison of the History Channel's wildly popular series "Pawn Stars" is joining in on the garage sale fun from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. During that time, Corey will host a meet-and-greet, take pictures, and sign souvenirs for as many second-hand enthusiasts as possible! It's an all-in-one buyer and seller forum with a focus on helping local residents and business owners bond with the community.

The Centers for Disease Control also reports drowning caused by a lack of parental supervision is the "second leading cause of accidental death for all kids up to age 14" across the country. Five years later, CBS2 reports the Gem State's child irrigation fatality rates remain the same among children aged 1 to 5. The alarming prevalence of minor mortalities considered preventable by many highlights a critical need for canal education.

On a broader scale, Boise-specific apps tend to be in concert with local living, specials, and events that national apps dismiss or simply don't cover. Listed below is a series of apps that have proven worthy of our download. The name of each app is linked to the GooglePlay and/or Apple store.