Category Archives: Dogs

Dog show

What a great weekend at the dog show. Lucy handled beautifully even though she hasn’t shown since late July, and hasn’t spent and substantial time with me since November. I love love love this girl. I’m so pleased Floyd is … Continue reading

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Puppy fun match

Look what Lilac did! Friend Sharon handled her for owners Ashley and Anthony at today’s Fun Match. Im proud of my puppies and their families. And so thankful for good friends like Sharon, helping to raise them.

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Doggerel

Clattering like castanets Across the hardwood floor Bing and Katie round and round Shoot out the open door Merrily barking close eyed in bliss Magpies scatter before their storm And finally they piss

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Different tanked

I set up an aquarium at work. It is helping me calm my stress a lot.  Very small, no fish yet.  3.7 Cube Petco 40 GPH pump 3 part filtration 3 watt LED (that can be honky-hacked to produce more … Continue reading

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Tanked

I am still so worn out these days. The Car Crash was 16 months ago and I continue to feel its effects daily. Scott is worn out. Sometimes I think even Elizabeth is worn out.  I have cut nearly all … Continue reading

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Alabama Allie

The puppy formerly known as Ziggy, now Allie, making mischief with her older buddy down in Alabama. She’s gorgeous. I wish it had been feasible to keep her. I adore her personality.

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Puppy class

Week two of puppy class tonight. We worked on sit, down, watch, walking nicely, sit in heel position, and recall. Phew! I am TIRED. Roscoe spent less time barking this week. He was happy to see his siblings. I’m proud … Continue reading

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Roscoes buddy

Roscoe adores Elizabeth. She is his playmate and provider of dinner. His very favorite thing is to wake her in the morning. They delight in playing together.  This morning Elizabeth was sitting in a box lined with a blanket, pretending … Continue reading

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Racetrack

I adore our home. It’s small by modern standards however it has a thoughtful layout that lends itself well to our life.  A favorite feature is the racetrack. After you watch Elizabeth and Roscoe wear each out I’m sure you’ll … Continue reading

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Dogs, glasses, and papas teeth

I know how to raise a puppy.  I do.  A tenant of raising any young thing is if you don’t want it destroyed don’t leave it within reach. Especially if you require them for driving, say.   Now this is … Continue reading

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