How not to feed a dog

July 9, 2014
Yes, he's adorable. But those who know and love him get most tickled by his dinner plate, which gets almost as many comments as his adorableness. In real life, that...
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38 Comments · Blog, Dogs

How smart is YOUR dog?

June 25, 2014
I caught Riley reading this the other day.  He was interested in how he stacked up and, after I read it, well, it's verified: he's a brainy K-9.  He's got a large...
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47 Comments · Dogs

Summer solstice!

June 21, 2014
The official start of summer was today at 6:51a.m.EDT. I don't know about you, but time seems to be going by so quickly I'm afraid if I blink the summer will be...
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A dog’s life

June 15, 2014
It's time for Riley's favorite thing. That's a walk, which means he needs to be snapped into his harness, which is now getting a little ratty.  I'll be looking for a...
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Respect living things

March 31, 2014
The other day our friend, V., dropped something off. Riley was in his room, door closed, but could hear V's voice, and he's crazy about V. He was so upset at not seeing...
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Life is full of losses large and small

March 25, 2014
Even in the midst of great joy, shadows loom around the edges.  We know that loss is inevitable, but we're too busy living to think about it.  I was reminded of that...
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22 Comments · Dogs, Soul School

Goodbye, sweet, gentle spirit

March 13, 2014
  He possessed Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity, and all the Virtues of Man, without his Vices.  This Praise,...
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21 Comments · Dogs

Westminster Dog Show: Behind the scenes at the salon

February 19, 2014
The only thing I knew about dog shows before last week was the movie, Best in Show, so when our friends' sweet and beautiful Grand Champion French Bulldog got into...
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Best in Show–for real!

February 7, 2014
We are en route to New York City and the crazy, wonderful Westminster Dog Show.  That's because one of the cutest French Bulldogs we know will be competing.  Rocky is...
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Dogs make no sense

January 23, 2014
The boys were sacked out in the same room the other day. We're so careful to size their beds to their particular needs. Riley has a small one and Little He has a bigger...
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