A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Two years ago, we introduced Buddy The Wonder Cat to Sasha. We'd been a one-cat household since Katie, our 14-year-old Calico, passed away, and without a dog for 17 years since losing our beloved spaniel Alix. It's fair to say we were a bit nervous about bringing home a rescue with an unknown history but …
Continue reading A cat with a dog of his own
Looking for gifts for the dog lovers on your list? Check out this wonderful selection of books featuring dogs. E-books are easy to give, and you don’t have to worry about shipping. Print editions are easy, too—find links for those on the sale page of the books you want to buy. Please visit our Books …
Continue reading Gifts for dog-loving readers
Monday morning walks can be a challenge, and today was no exception. Sasha was on high alert right from the start, with barks aplenty at anything and everything that moved. The incessant wind gusts didn't help, either; this is one dog who does not appreciate leaves and dust swirling around her face. She was already …
Continue reading A Day To Remember
From flat-buckle to martingale collars and beyond to harnesses of all sorts--choosing the right equipment for your dog can be a real challenge! Before you go shopping, it's a good idea to know that the dog's breed, temperament, and strength (think "pull power") should influence your decision. You'll find an ongoing debate in the dog …
Continue reading The Collar Challenge
We've been working on our own version of the 'engage-disengage' game. (If you want the longer explanation with examples of the engage-disengage game, read my post titled Look at her now! ) Today, Sasha added her own twist. Once Sasha disengages from barking at an approaching dog, I verbally "click" and treat. Ironically, we haven't encountered many …
Continue reading Outsmarted by a Sheltie