February 24, 2016
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This morning, while supervising play between three young dogs, one pup came to me and sat on my feet. I knew what he wanted: time out from play. He was a bit overwhelmed and was asking for my help. I … Continue reading
February 9, 2016
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Bracken became seriously ill suddenly. What I thought was an age-related limp and then maybe an injury turned out to be rapidly growing cancer with an excruciating autoimmune component. Through large amounts steroids and pain medication, she worsened. Then, when … Continue reading
November 15, 2015
by Sarah
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Yes, you are a dog trainer. Even if you don’t want to be, mean to be or have any idea how to be, you are. Because every time you interact with your dog, you are teaching them something. Example: my … Continue reading
November 13, 2015
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Walking Pip today I noticed a distinct tuft of fur escaping from her sleek, short-furred haunch signaling that her fall’s shedding cycle has begun in earnest. For the next couple of weeks I either deal with her shedding proactively or … Continue reading
September 29, 2015
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“I love my dog and I want to take it everywhere with me. I see dogs with vests that are allowed to go with their owners. Why can’t I just buy a vest and take my dog too?” A Service … Continue reading
June 15, 2015
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If you send your dog to daycare or you take him to a dog park or you live in the city, sooner or later you’re going to hear about dog mouth warts (canine oral papillomas.) They are wildly contagious between … Continue reading
June 8, 2015
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“I felt his nose against the back of my leg,” my friend reported. “I was cooking dinner, wasn’t thinking about him but then I felt it. Right where he always leans.” She was undone. This wasn’t in her range of experience. … Continue reading
April 8, 2015
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A crate for your puppy is like a car seat for your child; both ensure the safety of beings who cannot ensure their own. Whether or not you or your child “likes” car seats is irrelevant. The job they do … Continue reading
March 9, 2015
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Have you heard of Lars Olov Bygren? He’s a Swedish professor who grew up in a town with a very harsh climate and very good records. He studied those records and he discovered some amazing things. He found that if your father … Continue reading
February 17, 2015
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This family adores their dog. This dog adores her family. No one ever expected a bump in the road but a bump happened. The youngest child is allergic to dogs. Very. Because the family loves the dog, they are concerned. … Continue reading