Some vets will tell you that dogs don’t get the common bulls-eye rash that humans do when infected with Lyme disease. I’m here to tell you that dogs absolutely do.
Right now, Graidy’s got a beaut of a rash on his inner thigh. His fur is white and very fine, so it’s easy to see down to his skin. (That’s a photo of his bite. Sorry, I couldn’t get a better shot, Graidy wasn’t interested in staying still, but it … Read More
There are times in life when I just don’t feel like standing around while my dogs find the perfect spot on which to relieve themselves. Like when the temperature outside is in the minus digits. Or, when I’m in a hurry to go somewhere and I don’t have hours for them to decide to do the deed. Or, when it’s late and I’m so tired that I’m not sure what’s holding me upright any longer. I’m sure you could think … Read More
What’s the matter with using a Flexi-leash?
Flexi-leashes require tension on the leash in order to keep the line pulled out and thus teach dogs to pull.
And if you already have a dog who pulls (because maybe you haven’t had the time to properly train him how to walk on a leash?) then a flexi-leash will ensure that you will always have a problem walking your dog. I know. Harsh, but true.
Here’s just one of the all-too-frequent occurrences … Read More
My gardens were treated to a thirst-quenching rain today. And I was treated to a spectacular double rainbow like I’ve never seen.
Nature—she’s a beautiful thing…
PS: These are unretouched photos, straight out of the camera!… Read More
I’m going to be a fountain of useful information today and provide you with two invaluable tips.
I’m on a mad cleaning tear. Happens every few years. Clutter accumulates until I can’t stand it anymore, and then I go on an extreme purge. What doesn’t get thrown out or given away gets a good cleaning and/or properly put away. Which also means every window in the house gets washed inside and out. (I know many people have the time to … Read More
Gardening season officially starts here on Mother’s Day. That’s typically when all chance of frost has passed. But, maybe courtesy of global warming, there is no frost in the 10-day forecast. In fact, I probably could have planted a week ago and still been alright. May be the first year that I actually get in two full crop rotations… Gotta take the good with the bad.… Read More
In my family, we have many hysterically funny people. I’m not considered one of them. In fact, my attempt at humor is often met with–let’s just say, not laughing hysterically.
For example, as a dog person, this cracks me up.
It barely gets a half-smile from my family. They consider it low hanging fruit.
The other day, my brother was sharing a joke I told from probably two decades ago that, for some reason, he has remembered as particularly … Read More
People who love their dogs are used to reading dog training books to help their dogs achieve their full potential, so they may live with their family in the most enjoyable way for all parties concerned. And I’ve recommended many of those books over the years, as I’ve discovered new favorite ones.
I had a friend turn me on to what I would describe as one of the more enlightening “people training” books I’ve read in a long time. While … Read More
