There is a certain series of smells that I’ve come to know well over the years. It begins with a specific permeating offense the fills the car ride home from the park, causing windows to open no matter how chilly…
The Devil is in the Details
I’ve yet to work with a new agility student who didn’t start off thinking agility was about dogs doing obstacles. Little secret: it’s not. A few days ago I started with a great new student who has a really fun…
Silly for the Weekend
Garden Robber
Who me? I caught Tom red tongued, gently picking pea pods off the vines. And here I was blaming the chipmunks!
Send a Puppy a Bone
The program that trained and matched Tom and I, the Guide Dog Foundation, recently posted an Amazon Wishlist for the puppies and guide dogs in training in their kennel. If you’re looking to make a future guide dog’s day, take…
Oh Danny Boy…
the pipes the pipes are calling from glen to glen, and down the mountain side… Been singing this tune all week because we have Danny visiting! Isn’t he adorable?! His family has been doing an awesome job with him, making…
Not a Traffic Barrel
A lovely morning for a walk. Tom guiding on my left, Dulce spaniel and Zora walking nicely on my right. Nearing the end of the walk, final stretch of sidewalk towards home. I live on the main road through town,…
Neighborhood Watch
Did I mention she’s a busy body?
On the Mend
Zora’s been on R&R for the past 10 days or so for a foot injury. Not sure how it happened, the most likely is either A. I stepped on her and let’s be honest, rather a high chance of that. …
Do Corgis Shed a Lot?
You be the judge… Granted, this quantity is only about twice a year non stop for a couple of weeks. Thank goodness!