A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Thinking of giving someone a puppy this holiday season (or any time of the year)? Award-winning Certified Animal Behavior Consultant Amy Shojai offers eight questions worth considering before you make your final decision. Take a look: Is the recipient already overwhelmed with other responsibilities that require his or her complete attention? A person who is …
Continue reading Is A Puppy The Right Gift?
Between the pandemic, rising temps, and the dust from the Sahara, our outdoor activities have been curtailed through June. In pursuit of new ways to keep Sasha entertained--and exercised--I turned to the American Kennel Club's website and discovered cool tips and tricks for indoor fun. I compiled a few of my current favorites here. Enjoy! …
As this pandemic drags on, many of us still fortunate to be employed are working from home and doing our best to juggle the chaos that can result when mixing professional obligations with life at home. Add in a dog that wants to be a part of everything you do and this is what you …
Continue reading When Your Work-from-Home Colleague is a Dog
When the sleet and snow is falling and temps are hovering just above freezing, what's a dog owner to do? In our house, favorite activities include Find It, when I leave Sasha in a long down-stay and then stash tiny treats in odd places. (I try to change up the locations to keep her …
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From the super-talented artist Maria Scrivan:Whatever your resolutions and goals may be, here's wishing you a joyous 2020!