BlogPaws Report, Part 3
Saturday at BlogPaws was another whirlwind. Here is an overview of the sessions I attended.
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BlogPaws Report, Part 2
Let’s continue our saga of my BlogPaws adventure with a general recap of the events I attended on day one.
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BlogPaws Report, Part 1
To call today a catch-up day after my BlogPaws adventure would fall somewhere between overly optimistic and liar-liar-pants-on-fire territory. In fact, if Tom asks me one more time if I’m caught up, I may just punch him in the nose. Let’s see … I’ve been at my desk 8 hours. I was gone 72. I’m sleep deprived. I’m awash in ideas and new pet blogger pals. And, I’m still in my PJs. So, um, no … I’m nowhere near caught up. So, please … stop … asking.
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Sleepless at BlogPaws
The bathrobes here at the Westin in Columbus are very nice. Sadly, I know this well because I didn’t get much sleep my first night at the BlogPaws (pet blogger conference). I tried. Goodness knows I tried, but a couple of things conspired against me.
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Hunting Season
As the recent snows recede, we’re finding all sorts of signs of animal activity that’s been brewing below. It’s no wonder I’m already having a tough time getting Lilly to come inside (a warm-weather phenomenon, for those new to her unique behavior patterns). Behold, the mighty hunter. Rabbit and vole season is well underway.
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Our New Sport? Treibball (ball herding)
Just a quick post. Time very limited today. I believe we’ve found Lilly’s new sport. It’s called Treibball, and it’s essentially a form of herding that uses big balls instead of sheep. Looks like I’ll be combing garage sales and begging neighbors for their old exercise balls this spring. Check it out.
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Stick or Kindling
Sometimes Lilly is so intent on playing fetch in a way that doesn’t get Ginko riled up to the point that he ruins the game. The ONLY way to accomplish that is by using a stick rather than a toy. For some reason, Ginko could not care less about sticks. Lilly’s stick strategy worked fine until she became friends with Katie, the borzoi, because Katie had no qualms about stealing sticks. But, sometimes, I think my brilliant, sensitive girl can’t tell the difference between a stick and kindling.
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A Trio of Lilly Photos
For your Wednesday viewing pleasure, a trio of Lilly photos that chronicle a bit of last week.
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Won Trip to BlogPaws
HOT NEWS! I won one of two grand prizes in the BlogPaws sweepstakes to attend this new pet blogger conference. The event team and sponsors will cover my airfare, hotel, and registration. And, it’s about the best news I’ve had in a long, long time. Three cheers for me!
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The More You Know About Dogs, The Easier Life Gets
My family had several dogs when I was growing up, but the first dog I chose, raised, and cared for on my own was a Dalmatian named Penelope Grace. She was a handful, but when you’re 22 years old, that doesn’t seem like a biggie. Yet, early on, I established all kinds of rules because I was a grown-up.