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Bear – Officially Man’s Best Friend – A Therapy Dog

The dog was incorrigible. The dog wouldn’t listen to anything. Recently, that dog’s face was held in the hands of a dying man who whispered, “Man’s best friend.” Bear is now an official therapy dog bringing comfort and smiles to people who are hurting. He is gentle with babies. He seeks out children to warmContinue reading “Bear – Officially Man’s Best Friend – A Therapy Dog”

Truman in the Lead for Learning

Truman loves doing tricks for two reasons: 1) I enjoy what I’m doing and always use positive reinforcement, 2) because that’s his personality. It is so much easier to teach other dogs to do ANYTHING if they have someone to first show them how to do it. Following another dog’s example is innate to them,Continue reading “Truman in the Lead for Learning”

Boarding Alternative

What do you do with your pups when you travel, and you can’t take them with you? Consider this. We hire a house sitter for many reasons. Primarily, because it is better for our pets. Secondarily, because with five pets it is less expensive. Thirdly, because our house isn’t empty. You may be surprised byContinue reading “Boarding Alternative”

Who’s the Second Boss Dog? – The Woes of Unstable Hierarchy

The Problem All is not well with the Three Musketeers. Occasionally there is a drop or two of blood from aggravated sparring. Will it resolve, or will it lead to substantial injury? I have to admit, Teddy’s life with us is at risk. Don’t fear, the other dogs won’t kill him, and we won’t putContinue reading “Who’s the Second Boss Dog? – The Woes of Unstable Hierarchy”

A Paw on the Knee

It was my proudest moment of being a dog mom/handler/owner, whatever you want to call it. Bear put his paw on my knee. I’ve had dogs go High in Trial, Best of Breed, Champions, and rank in the national top ten in obedience. When Bear put his paw on my knee, I melted. I wasContinue reading “A Paw on the Knee”

Priorities: Sorrow and Sucess

I published Stalled, the third book in the Truman Blue, Cozy Mystery Series. Publishing is always mixed blessing. This book is a success for a fledgling Cozy writer. I am well into the next book, Staked Out. The sorrow was that I unhooked a virtual leash for Leala trot over the rainbow bridge. She wasContinue reading “Priorities: Sorrow and Sucess”