Monthly Archives: November 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Amazing that Thanksgiving has already come and gone… We have a lot to be thankful for this year, starting with Emmett and his cancer-free status. After our two-day training marathon out at a gorgeous horse farm, we went to spend … Continue reading
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Clicker training, agility, and Lucas saw his first horse!
Emmett and Lucas had a big day today. A service-dog trainer from Utah is visiting our town, and we signed the boys up for a two-day session of clicker training, agility, and advanced obedience. The training was held on a … Continue reading
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Quite possibly the greatest dog toy ever
*This is NOT a paid or sponsored promotion in any way. I just seriously love this thing!! We generally try to be eco-friendly around the house and with our purchases. That means less packaging, of course, and avoiding plastic. There … Continue reading
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New Resources for Dogs Fighting Cancer
Recently I was alerted to a new site/forum, Fight Dog Cancer, dedicated to fighting dog cancer through owners sharing their stories. I created a profile for Emmett, using my favorite pic and sharing our story. Already we’ve connected with an … Continue reading
Therapy Dog Work at Girl Power
Yesterday, Emmett and I volunteered at Girl Power, an event designed to promote leadership and self-esteem in grils age 9 to 14. Our booth focused on responsible pet care and animal advocacy. It was an awesome event, and I was … Continue reading
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Puppy Love
“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner
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Soldiers’ Best Friends Welcome Them Home
In honor of Veterans Day, this collection of videos reminds us how hard a soldier’s absence is for his or her whole family – including the furry members. Watch with tissues nearby, and remember to thank a Veteran today! Dogs … Continue reading
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Canine Good Citizen Test Prep
Lucas and Emmett are currently training for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test. Tonight was week 3 of 7, and it’s been interesting… there’s an array of skill levels in the class, which actually serves as a good distraction for … Continue reading
Dogs in Social Media
I read an article in USA Today this week that argued that people who spend a lot of time online, especially using social networks, are actually more outgoing and social, which is a huge departure from previous arguments that said … Continue reading
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The New Yorker explores dogfighting
If you have a few spare minutes, check out Offensive Play: How different are dogfighting and football? written by Malcolm Gladwell. The article explores the connections between football, dogfighting and brain damage. Thoughts?
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