A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Longtime followers of this blog know I like to share information about dogs, cats, and the beautiful Ozark Mountains where I live. Also on this site, you'll find works by selected artists, photographers, and authors writing in myriad genres. As a reviewer for Partners in Crime Tours, I've appreciated the opportunity to feature new-to-me authors …
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Dogs have been used in law enforcement for at least a century, and there is some evidence to suggest dogs worked in support of the police as far back as the Middle Ages. Melven Peña, writing for dogster.com in 2015, notes some of the earliest “police dogs” were Bloodhounds, utilized since the 12th century specifically …
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When writing about people and places and dogs, my imagination supplies a vivid image of each that seems to magically transform them from bare words on a page to something akin to a living, breathing character. Some writers--and readers, too--have suggested it's a bit like having a movie play in your mind while you're immersed …
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Here's a three-minute reminder about the difference we can make in the lives of others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrTTf8S0C6k Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrTTf8S0C6k Want to see more of Beckett? You can find him on Instagram (@beckettdemonfloof). *** I'll be posting more stories in the coming weeks about the joys (and challenges) of fostering and adopting dogs. If you …
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Question: What's the best training method for you and your dog? Answer: The one that works! I've lost track of the number of training books, videos, and how-to seminars I studied while writing the Waterside Kennels mystery series and this blog. In addition to ensuring authentic details are added to the plots, I found many …
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