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Why Dog Lovers Can’t Live Without Their Dogs: The Primal Power of Touch (And Why a Weighted Blanket Just Isn’t the Same)

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Why is it that for so many people, the thought of a life without a dog feels incomplete, almost unbearable? (I know I fall squarely in that camp…) Of course, we love their playful energy and loyal companionship, but I think it’s something deeper, rooted in our primal biology.

We humans are wired for touch. Our ancestors lived in tight-knit groups where constant physical contact like grooming and huddling signaled safety, belonging, and protection. This touch triggered floods of oxytocin … Read More

Lyme Disease in the Northeast: What We Know (And What We Don’t)

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how scared shoule we be of lyme diseaseLyme Disease in the Northeast is No Longer Just a Dog Problem

If you live in the Northeast, spend any time outdoors, or have dogs who do, you already know the drill: ticks are everywhere. And with them, the very real risk of Lyme disease.

So when I see claims downplaying Lyme risk (like in this video), I have to push back. She gives the likelihood of getting Lyme 3/10. I give this video 3/10 for accuracy for the … Read More

I Understand…

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I’ve never been one to turn away from the raw and real, and nitty gritty about life. I don’t seek it out, but if it comes looking for me, I’ve tried to equip myself to the best of my ability to meet it. Hence my training as an EMT, my training in psychology, and my involvement with dog training and rescue. I figure that pretty much covers most of the bases.

As life often has a tendency to bunch up, … Read More

I See a Lot of Dehydrating in My Future

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Asian pear harvest I love my Asian Pear trees. I have two different varieties, both of which are prolific without spraying. One ripens by mid-September, and this tree ripens mid to late October.

The first time I tasted these, I was surprised by the satisfying crunch followed by a rush of sweetness and juice. They taste like a cross between a sweet pear and a hint of concord grapes!

As part of my food forest, these pears provide food to snack on … Read More

Tonight’s Light Show

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Looking at the western sky and wondering what those two bright stars are? They’re actually planets. Venus (bottom) and Jupiter (top) have been moving together throughout February 2023. Tonight and tomorrow night (weather permitting), February 21 and 22, 2023, you’ll be able to see the moon join them later in the night.… Read More

5 Things You Should Not Cut Off Your Dog

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Since we’re all adults, I’d like to discuss a few dog parts that have really good reasons why they should never be cut off a dog. Animals come with all the body parts they’re meant to have. If it’s there, it’s there for a reason. Certainly, none of the following should be removed for human vanity reasons.

1. Male Dog Penis Guide Hairs

dog penis hair Some people feel compelled to trim male guide hairs (don’t know what the technical name is for … Read More

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