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Silver Linings

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Arrow has been dealing with allergies, and getting his meds straightened out has been tricky. Stomach upsets have been a problem. Last night was not a good night for him. At 3 AM he needed to go out. Not my favorite time to be up and outside in the cold. So imagine my delight at being rewarded with getting to see this!

moon reflected in a pond

All the while being serenaded by a Great Horned Owl in the background. Mother Nature, she sure is … Read More

Can Dogs Count?

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aussie walking on a leashEvery time I take Arrow for a walk, I stuff a random number of small biscuits into my pocket. This is mostly for backup in case we encounter something really exciting (like a jogger or a biker flying past), and I want to be able to quickly grab his attention without grabbing his collar or cinching the leash. Also, as we walk, I like to randomly reward him with food (and always with praise) for looking back and checking in … Read More

Remedies for Dogs with Thunderstorm Anxiety

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thunderstorm.jpg I have a fool-proof thunderstorm detector — more accurate than the local weather Doppler system. And he’s sitting right here on my lap (which makes typing a bit of a challenge). So I know a thunderstorm will be hitting here before too long.

Arrow never used to be bothered by thunderstorms, but for the last year, they’ve turned him into a quivering mess, courtesy of Lyme disease. (Lyme can affect neurological functioning in all kinds of weird ways, this being … Read More

Somehow They Know…

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Having been away for a few days on a business trip, I walked into the house to my happily leaping dogs. Riley came rushing up the chair in front of me and used it like a springboard to catapult himself up into my arms. Arrow, wanting to lick my face, had trampoline feet, he was jumping so high.

Finally, I brushed them both off so I could sit on the floor, so my littlest, Kenzie, could join in. Then, and … Read More

What Are the Best Grooming Brushes for Australian Shepherds and Dogs with Double Coats

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Arrow australian shepherd with 2 cavaliersArrow has a gorgeous coat! Soft as silk! We can’t go anywhere without people remarking. Even people driving by in cars will stop in the middle of the road to tell us! It’s really something.

But, like all Australian Shepherds, his coat didn’t get that way on its own. So what’s the secret? Regular brushing.

My Favorite Grooming Brushes for Australian Shepherds and Dogs with Double Coats

Australian Shepherds and other dogs with double coats require specific grooming tools to … Read More

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