Tag Archives: emmett
Book review: Good Old Dog
Recently, I checked Good Old Dog: Expert Advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Happy, Healthy, and Comfortable out of the library. Before I get into the review, I have to admit: I’m not convinced that Emmett is getting old. He’s probably 8ish, but he’s … Continue reading
What we did last night…
Last night, Emmett and Lucas were bored! I’ve had to work late almost every night this week, and it’s been so hot that we haven’t gotten much walking in either. So at around 8:30 PM, I decided to take them … Continue reading
Nonverbal communication
I chatter to Emmett and Lucas all day long. A lot of what I say to them has created an odd set of routines. For instance, they tend to follow me around the house. So when I’m in the office … Continue reading
Posted in Puppy Love: All about my boys
Tagged emmett, hand signals, lucas, nonverbal communication, Training
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Emmett update and link love
This is what Emmett normally looks like: And this is what he looked like last night: The good news is that the two bumps were NOT cancerous! Wahooooo!!!! It’s such a humongous relief, and so we continue our countdown to … Continue reading
Think happy thoughts…
Sigh. Emmett has a lump on his back. We are nearing the homestretch, coming in on one year of him being cancer free. And now this lump. It’s small; the vet says it’s probably nothing, that if it were on … Continue reading
Breed-Specific Legislation: Part 1
When I first wrote about BlogPaws in Denver, I left out some crucial details in my haste to get something, anything written. So let’s start at the beginning… BSL is the acronym for breed-specific legislation. BSL frequently targets pit bulls … Continue reading
BlogPaws West
Earlier this month, BlogPaws announced a second conference for 2010, this one in Denver. The first conference, held in Columbus, Ohio, was amazing. Beyond the useful panel discussions and inspiring keynote speeches, I made lots of new blogging friends, which … Continue reading
Are city dogs happier than suburban dogs?
When we lived in DC, Emmett and Lucas had very busy social lives. They went to the park for 45 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the evening. We took them to Petsmart or to friends’ houses for … Continue reading
Dealing with canine cancer
For those of you who are new to this blog, a quick little background note: My darling Emmett was diagnosed with a nerve-sheath tumor last July. It’s a soft-tissue cancer that is, thankfully, low-grade malignancy. After vets, oncologists, surgeons, and … Continue reading
10 Ways to tire out your dog
Currently, Lucas is one tired dog: And so is Emmett: I love when the boys are this tired because I can get so much work done, but this level of exhaustion is nearly impossible to achieve with two fun-loving, energetic … Continue reading
Posted in Puppy Love: All about my boys
Tagged cady, emmett, exercise, lucas, playdates, Training
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