Category Archives: Dogs

David Jensen book and Kickstarter

Posted on 05/11/2013 by Jenny

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/itsimportanttopaws/its-important-to-paws David Jensen has been our family and animal photographer for years. He has been working on a book for ages and has reached the funding stage. We love David and admire his talent and compassion for people and their … Continue reading →

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Dog glee

Posted on 04/28/2013 by Jenny

The front yard is nearly snow free. About 15 gallons of poo removed, most of the twigs/winter detritus, and a quick raking of the dry areas. Swept the driveway, picked up the street gutters, trimmed branches broken by winter snows. … Continue reading →

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Spring haiku

Posted on 04/19/2013 by Jenny

Breakup. Crocus rise thru snow Geese arrive all wing weary Five gallons of poo

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Bing back update

Posted on 04/12/2013 by Jenny

Had a good discussion with Dr MacDonald and Cara, Bings ‘back team’ at Vet Specialists of Alaska It is looking very very promising for Bing to resume herding in about another four weeks. This is terrific news. Here are my … Continue reading →

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Buddies

Posted on 04/03/2013 by Jenny

Bing came with me from p/t to pick up Elizabeth. Bing curled up next to her car seat as soon as she was buckled in. She gave a squeal of pure joy when she saw him in the car. As … Continue reading →

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April Fool

Posted on 04/01/2013 by Jenny

Kate is clever and has a twisted sense of humor. She celebrated April Fools day by getting into Elizabeth’s “just in case” shelf. She gnawed open a can of oatmeal cereal and distributed the contents across both couches, thru the … Continue reading →

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Spring sheep

Posted on 03/30/2013 by Jenny

Bing continues with crate rest so Kate did some herding today. It was fairly warm (high 30’s? Low 40’s?) and the sheep were cooperative so Kate did well. As usually, Elizabeth laughed and enjoyed being out with the animals. Our … Continue reading →

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Bing Underwater Treadmill

Posted on 03/25/2013 by Jenny

A few folks had asked how Bing was doing. Bing continues to recover from his herniated disc (2/27/2013). He is still on crate rest and leashed potty time. 2 five minute walks a day. Unlimited belly rubs. He began his … Continue reading →

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Bing P/T

Posted on 03/15/2013 by Jenny

Bing started P/T today. He really took to his therapist, kisses and cuddles almost immediately. I have NEVER seen him ‘take’ to someone like that before. He enjoyed the under water treadmill immensely. Twice a week for awhile. Continued crate … Continue reading →

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Medicating Dogs

Posted on 03/13/2013 by Jenny

Scott and I are both well skilled in the slobbery art of jamming pills down the throats of unwilling dogs. Over our years of dog ownership we’ve softened and more often prefer to Trojan horse the pill, concealing it in … Continue reading →

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