Attachments and Disorders
I bond. I bond with people, pets, places … you name it. It’s a loyalty and monogamy, if you want to use that word, rooted deeply in who I am. I know this about myself, and I understand how it plays out in my life.
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Lilly Has Guts … Literally
Fair warning once again, delicate friends. Even our veterinarian found Lilly’s latest wildlife adventure pretty gross, so proceed with caution. (No worries … I didn’t post photos.)
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Forget Coffee: Jolt of Border Collie Enthusiasm
Oh, it’s Monday alright. I made a few decisions these last 3 days (you know, like spending time with my hubby, pups, and family) that sends me into a new week behind on pretty much everything. Yes, I had some coffee (rare for me), but I thought we’d share a little Lilly-style mojo.
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Guest Post: My Best Fearful Dog Advice
After more than four years blogging about real life with a fearful dog, I’ve learned a lot and made oodles of mistakes. When Caring 4 Creatures, a rescue group based in Atlanta, Georgia, asked me to write a guest post, I summed up several important lessons for anyone who adopts a fearful dog. I hope…
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Book Review: The Etiquette Book – A Complete Guide to Modern Manners
I’ve collected a handful of go-to experts on a variety of topics. Jodi R. R. Smith from Mannersmith is one such guru for all my etiquette soundbite needs. Her newest book includes pet etiquette advice.
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Dog Health: Spider Bite Recheck #3
Friday, Lilly had a rough day for no particular reason I could find. But, when it came time for her to load up for her third (and we hoped final) spider bite recheck, she threw herself to the ground and had a full-on anxiety attack.
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Barely Frozen Pond Safety
best dog blog, champion of my heart, dog trainingOur crazy-cold spring means finding our pond somewhat frozen many mornings. That’s a real risk. One of our neighbors lost a new Lab puppy, after he fell through ice on their pond. So, I’m super careful to supervise Lilly and Ginko. But, a few weeks ago, Lilly flung her ball at me, and it skidded onto the ice. She went after it.
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Dog Training: Dogs + Chickens
I met Lisa Marshall from Estes Park, Colorado, during my big trip to New York City last month. Funny that we had to go across the country to meet. Anyway, she faces a challenge of being a dog-lover and a home chicken-raiser. She needs our help.
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Dog Seatbelt Revisited
Even though I’m not a traditional mother with human kids, I like to think I deserve to get at least some of what I want on Mother’s Day. So, I brought Lilly along with us on our various visits. This meant strapping her into her seatbelt in Tom’s truck.
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Dog Health: Spider Bite Recheck #2
Think Lilly is out of the woods on this crazy spider bite? Alas, think again. Monday, Tom helped me take BOTH dogs to the veterinary hospital. Ginko for his wellness exam. Lilly for her recheck #2. The saga is still NOT over.