Archive for November, 2009
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 the holiday with family in Maryland, leaving the boys with my parents. We had a [...]
Posted by Maggie on November 29th, 2009 under Puppy Love: All about my boys •
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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 farm – the first time the boys had ever been to a farm! It was [...]
Posted by Maggie on November 24th, 2009 under Puppy Love: All about my boys, Training •
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We generally try to be eco-friendly around the house and with our purchases. That means less packaging, of course, and avoiding plastic. There is one exception, however, that we have purchased over and over again: the Busy Buddy Bouncy [...]
Posted by Maggie on November 18th, 2009 under Products and Reviews •
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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 amazing resource on nutrition for fighting off cancer. Definitely check it out – it can [...]
Posted by Maggie on November 17th, 2009 under Health •
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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 incredibly impressed with all the girls who stopped by our booth.
In addition to Emmett, the [...]
Posted by Maggie on November 15th, 2009 under Animal Rights, Puppy Love: All about my boys, Training •
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“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.”
– Gilda Radner
Posted by Maggie on November 12th, 2009 under Quotes •
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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 Welcoming Home Soldiers
Posted by Maggie on November 11th, 2009 under Health •
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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 the boys. The test is similar to the test Emmett took for the Delta Society, [...]
Posted by Maggie on November 9th, 2009 under Training •
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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 too much time online meant limited social lives. Interesting stuff! (Unfortunately, I seem to have [...]
Posted by Maggie on November 7th, 2009 under Puppy Love: All about my boys •
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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?
Posted by Maggie on November 1st, 2009 under Animal Rights •
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