Happy new year! Tom, Zora and I wanted to wish everyone a happy 2019. Here’s to another year of thoughtful, connected, joyous dog training and fun!
Civic Duty
Summer vacation
Sometimes I forget how nice (and needed) it is to get away from the house until we go. One of my best friends was graduating from Canine Companions for Independence with her very first service dog and invited us to…
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,…
Chipmunk with a death wish
Seriously little guy, there are so many better places you could chose to be. Like a thousand within 10′ that don’t involve being on my deck while 4 dogs also sunbathe on it. Because you had to work hard to…
Community
Last week on May 1st, I mentioned an event Tom and I were going to later that day. One I knew he was going to be excited about and enjoy. What I didn’t realize was how much I was going…
Stuff that Sticks
Haw. The nictitating membrane or third eye lid on a dog. The 4-H dog program was a big part of my life as a kid. And dog knowledge was a part of the program. Every fair we would be required…
Tick Patrol
Tick Patrol reporting for duty! One of the draws for me to Magpie Ducks is their known foraging tendencies. They’ll eat just about any bug they can get their beaks on. Last year I watched one of them crunch an…
Weekend Fun – NYC!
Last week a good friend of mine, S., who lives in TX called to chat, mentioning she’d be traveling to NYC for the week with her adult daughter. Miracles of miracles, her trip north coincided with the one free weekend,…
Gem of Today
Lyft driver: “You have a dog. I can’t take you. I just had my car cleaned. Your dog is going to pee in my car.” Me rolling my eyes, getting into his car as he’s talking cuz give me a…