Fourteen-ish
We got Graidy through a BC rescue outfit, so we don’t know his birthday. But they thought he was around 10 months when we got him, which would put him at around 14 years old now. He’s still going strong.
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American Humane Hero Dog Awards – Tomorrow Night
Recognizing ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things
Tomorrow night, 8pm (Eastern), Hallmark Channel
Don’t know about you, but I sure could use something uplifting and life-affirming. As if we need any further validation that our dogs often make our day in every way. : )
Visit the American Humane website for additional info.
If Only People Paid As Much Attention As Dogs
Admit it. You can’t even move toward your shoes without your dog(s) knowing that you are going out. And whether those shoes are hard-soled or sneakers tell them whether they’re going to get to go with you.
That’s because our dogs really pay attention. They notice every little action we take. Every little facial expression. Every little sigh or laugh. Every little everything. They. Pay. Attention.
And they know exactly what that action, expression, sound means.
I cannot move an … Read More
And Then There Were None
I have a dog friend who lives in another part of the country. We try to talk by phone at least once a year.
And how does one get a “dog friend,” you might be thinking.
Back when I first started experiencing dog aggression problems between Kiera and Molly, many years ago now, I researched, joined dog training lists, and read prolifically. In the course of one of my online travels, I met Heidi. She was a PhD Psychologist turned … Read More
Living with Multiple Dogs–Is There a Right Number? Benefits & Drawbacks
If having one dog is good, is having two better, and ten even better?
I have quite a few friends who have several dogs. One brave (insane) friend has eleven! If you were to ask them, they’d answer with a hearty, “Yes!”
And there’s actually a pretty simple test to help you determine if you might fare well in that camp. Take a good look at the following picture. Does it make you smile or gulp hard? Okay, you’ve got … Read More
Reason #83 Why Not to Get a Dog
You will never get to eat in peace again.
But you will go to extreme lengths to kid yourself that you can.… Read More
The Most Important Lessons My Dogs Have Taught Me
Someone was asking, in conversation, what was the biggest lesson my dogs have taught me. I had to think about it, because there are so many valuable things I’ve learned from them. I’ve narrowed it down to two, which are of equal importance to me.
… Read MoreLesson 1: Play, laugh, and love everyday.
Lesson 2: Shed a lot.
So You Think You’d Like an Australian Shepherd?
Australian Shepherds, affectionately know as “Aussies,” are becoming more and more popular as more and more people discover the breed. Understandably, many people are attracted by their looks and intelligence.
They absolutely do make great dogs for the right people. And, like Border Collies, they definitely aren’t for everyone.
If you’re considering an Aussie, please take to heart the following information I’ve posted with permission from ARPH. Too many good Aussies wind up in Rescue because their owners don’t … Read More