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March 29, 2024
Raise Your Paw
Our entryway is narrow but long enough to hold three dogs and one human holding three harnesses. Getting the dogs dressed for our walk...
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February 26, 2024
Let’s Stay Together
Tina Turner was one the of best cover artists of all time. I think the best example of this is her cover of the...
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January 21, 2024
Two Steps Forward…
Andy always has to get in the last word. He’s not a particularly chatty dog (ah-hem, Half Moon) but on walks, his enthusiasm can...
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December 15, 2023
Now You Know
I had a feeling. You know the one, there’s something not quite right about the way your dog is moving. It’s not a limp,...
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November 20, 2023
Love the Dog in Front of You
I read a short but powerful post recently by dog trainer Emily Priestly. She talked about how difficult it is to realize that the...
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September 14, 2023
The Emotional Experience of Pain
Eliminating or reducing pain is one of the most under-recognized opportunities to improve your dog’s quality of life. Emotional and physical pain play a...
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August 28, 2023
Oceans and Mountains
Many years ago, I promised Helen that I would take her to the ocean. I imagined that she’d love the novel smells of ocean...
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May 19, 2022
Fill Your Cup
I firmly believe the Universe sends you what you need – whether you like it or not. That could be a ray of sunshine...
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March 21, 2022
Where’s My Body?
Science is so cool. I read an article recently about a study investigating self-awareness in dogs. In prior studies, dogs didn’t recognize their reflection...
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June 21, 2021
The Devil’s Leash
I have a confession to make. Please don’t think less of me or think me a hypocrite. I had to buy it. Think of...
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