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Latest Puppy Vaccine and Neuter Protocol

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Cavalier King Charles SpanielI’ve got to make some decisions about which vaccines I’ll be subjecting Wink to and whether or not he’ll be neutered.

It’s been several years since I’ve had to deal with puppy vaccine and neutering schedules, and there’s been a considerable amount of new information regarding these procedures since Kiera was a puppy. So I’ve been getting myself back up to speed on current knowledge.

Although many vets are up on the latest research coming out against annual vaccines and … Read More

I’m Over at PetDoc’s Today

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PetDoc has a terrific web site and blog for pet lovers, chock full of health news, behavioral and training tips, and interesting editorials and interviews. Today, I’m the featured guest and you can read the interview here.

While you’re there, stick around and read these interviews from two of my good blogging buds.

Jen’s SacredPaws interview and Therese’s PetUSA interview.… Read More

Considering a Dog From Rescue? Note to Adopters

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Having recently written about how to find a dog from a breeder, I wanted to give equal air time on how to find a dog from rescue or shelters.

I’d like to start with this piece written by a rescue person, from the Best of Craigslist.

Note to adopters

Lassie, Cleo, Rin Tin Tin and Toto don’t show up in rescue. We don’t get the elegantly coiffed, classically beautiful, completely trained, perfectly behaved dog. We get the leftovers. Dogs

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Awwww… vs. Awe

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cavalier-king-charles.jpgWink has been with us for three weeks now. He is as sweet a dog as I have ever come across. He’s so cute and cuddly and full of love that everyone who meets him can’t help but say, “Awwww…”

And then they can’t help but pick him up, for which they’ll receive a tiny face bath for their troubles.

Friends have threatened to slip him into their coat pockets and steal away with him.

His mere presence makes grown … Read More

Life Not Crazy Enough for Ya? Add a Third Dog.

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I think it was John Lennon who said, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”

Well “life” sure has been happenin’ around here. Not least of which is that I’ve somehow been roped into adding a third dog to our crew.

It all started when Cait began making serious noise again about wanting her own little dog (emphasis on little). Having zero interest in adding a third dog, I told her to take it up … Read More

Dog Chew Treats — Safe or Unsafe

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All puppies and most grown dogs have a need to chew. While both Kiera and Graidy were chewers as puppies, Kiera could take or leave a bone or chewie now. Graidy still lives for them; he needs to chew. Perhaps your dog falls somewhere in the middle. Regardless, no doubt, at some point we’ve all bought our dogs a treat or chew toy. Who doesn’t like to treat their dogs occassionally? But did you know that the very treat you’re … Read More

The Newest Animal Linguist on the Block

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Alex, the gray parrot, and Washoe, the chimpanzee, (both recently deceased) are back in the news in this month’s National Geographic Magazine, in an article about understanding the animal’s mind. In it, the newest kid on the “smarts” block is featured. Are you ready? Yep, a Border Collie named Betsy, who knows more than 300 words. Look to being hearing lots more about her.

In the meantime, I thought you might enjoy this New York Times tribute to Alex and … Read More

Teach Your Dog Hand Signals and Save Her Life

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Nutmeg saved her old dog, Ezra’s life today. From all the way across the front yard and down across the street!

Ezra, Nutmeg’s beloved 12 year old boxer, got out the front door and wandered across the street, before Nutmeg had a chance to realize. With four kids and a busy house, it happens. But Nutmeg did see Ezra in time to watch the speeding car heading straight for her, as she was about to step into the street.

Nutmeg … Read More

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