The relentless pace continues, so I have not a single shred of training news to share. All we did this week was kiss and cuddle because a writer *this* stressed out just needs her puppy-girl. But, I wanted to share a couple things that made me laugh. Considering I spent all of last weekend at the hospital (again) with my mom, getting even a giggle from me is a pretty big deal. …
When I reported the results from Lilly’s wellness exam, our training and blogging friend KB over at Romping and Rolling in the Rockies posted a comment that she knows someone involved with the rattlesnake vaccine. She offered to ask him some questions on our behalf. Here’s what we have to report from his answers. …
Lilly’s best, best friend (Katie, the borzoi) came to visit over the holiday weekend. I shot some good at-play video that I think is pretty instructive, when slowed down. It shows Katie and Ginko (our big boy) playing, with Lilly on the edge of the action. Considering that Ginko can be a bully and initially showed reactivity toward Katie when they met a few months ago, and considering that Katie was pretty fearful of him because of that, the two of them playing is a triumph of positive reinforcement that we did every day over many weeks. …
Pardon a little tangent today. I’m sad to say that my former colleague Anna Worth, VMD, died May 16 from cancer. I offer this little story as an example of who Anna was. More tributes here. …
I find myself astounded that a work week with only four days can include what felt like TWO Mondays. It’s been that kind of week for a number of reasons (more on that next week). BUT, I have some training news and questions, so here it goes. …
After Lilly’s recent wellness exam with her new veterinarian, I had to refill her prescription for chlomipramine, which is an anti-depressant she takes for her fears. We had been paying about $25 for 100 pills. She takes 2 a day. BUT, when I went to pick up her prescription after a meeting last week, the invoice at the new hospital shocked me. …
I’m toying with the idea of transitioning (at least in part) to feeding the dogs from activity feeders (what we call “food toys”) rather than from bowls. The dogs have always eaten from bowls (two meals a day), so the transition isn’t easy. …
Lilly agrees that Happiness is a Warm Puppy … even when that puppy is much, much bigger than you. …
I have one tremendous victory to report and two setbacks. …
For your amusement, photos and video instruction on how to hunt tree-killing voles in the Rocky Mountains. …
