Does your dog have a favorite outdoor toy? Zora’s favorite is well, me first and foremost. She finds me a very fun interactive toy. But her Jolly Balls take a close second. She loves them so much she knows each…
Lap Dogs & The Eternal Optimist
Like many dogs, my dogs are not big fans of being picked up or being hugged, but they both do enjoy being lap dogs. And getting the associated massage and petting. Zora and my husband have a nightly ritual when…
Novice Versatility
This past weekend we went to the Addicted to Agility’s NADAC trial and we completed our Novice Versatility title with our Novice Tunnelers run! I’m so proud of my little Zora baby dog. We had some really nice parts of…
But it's Thursday.
It’s Thursday. We go for a walk on Thursdays. Sorry guys. Not today. But it’s Thursday. We go for a walk on Thursdays. Not today guys. We have a herding lesson instead. But Thursday. It’s Thursday. Do you not understand…
Corgi Couch Stairs
This past weekend I decided on a whim to throw together some Corgi Couch Stairs. With our new couch being taller than our old, and with Zora being a long backed, short legged dwarf dog who prefers the comforts of…
The Magic Box
Hop Up Leash off The door closes. Motor starts, time passes Life gets dull. Radio The humans laugh Gee, Tom is lucky Boring, boring, boring. Not even a window! Wait, are we there?! Door opens, hooray! The magic box still…
Puppies as Gifts
Yesterday was the birthday of a long time friend of mine. In response to my birthday wishes, he excitedly replied that another long time friend was gifting him a puppy! And I was thrilled for him! Wait? I thought giving…
Let there be Peace (& Quiet)
Today’s peace and quiet brought to you by Natural Reed Fencing. Simple. Affordable. Easy to install. Effective. Very effective. A lovely relaxing afternoon in my back yard, in my new comfy recliner lawn chair, with happy chilling dogs. Happy quiet…
The Overtired Dog
Some dogs (generally adults) are really good at self regulating and getting the sleep they really require to stay mentally fresh and with good stress tolerances and coping skills. Others not so much. This is a topic I frequently found…
When it all clicks
This morning, I set the most recent NADAC VT (video tape) jumpers course to run. This is just our 2nd time running an Open level jumpers course to submit for the VT program. (1) And it was glorious. Smooth and…