My Dogs and Me

Kiera, Graidy, Wink and Me

A Case of Bigger Isn’t Always Better

This has been Riley’s favorite bed and chew toy all in one. I keep it near my desk so he can plop there while I’m working.

Since Kenzie has been here, they pile in together. Thinking they looked a little cramped, I brought down the big bed that was anonymously delivered for them to use.

Apparently, it doesn’t matter the size of the bed.

Wherever one is, you can find the other smushed right up against them.

Love is a … Read more

Because Everybody Needs More Chaos in Their Life

Meet Kenzie, our new second puppy. Riley’s true love.

I always knew there’d be a 2nd puppy. If you’re a regular here, you would have bet the farm on it. I’ve written many posts about the right number of dogs and the best gender combination. So it was always just a question of when.

It’s a tale that’s a little bit like the Goldilocks story.

Since I knew I was looking for a female (Read the best gender combinations), and … Read more

What to Feed a Puppy Who Is a Picky Eater

King Charles Cavalier blenheim puppy Riley is a picky eater. A very picky eater. I didn’t even know it was possible to have a dog that’s not totally food driven. Over the course of my life, I’ve lived with 20 dogs and this is a first for me.

Very quickly after Riley arrived, he decided he didn’t like the food that his breeder sent home with him and just stopped eating. No amount of coaxing helped. Going hungry didn’t help. He actually started losing weight. … Read more

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