Monthly Archives: December 2010

Listen To Me

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Jamie

While Risa clearly has issues dealing with other dogs, she’s actually a pretty good communicator. As a general rule, she offers plenty of calming signals before launching into a barking/lunge fest. Her reactivity has been improving immensely over the last … Continue reading →

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Socially Awkward

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Jamie

Risa doesn’t have the best social skills. She’s much like the shy kid at the party. When first arriving, she introduces herself nicely but then she goes off in the corner to be by herself. She’s uncomfortable being there and … Continue reading →

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Ignorant Employees

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Jamie

I’m very disappointed with pet care professionals these days. It seems that, despite working with pets every day (especially dogs), they are completely unaware of how to properly interact with them. I expect John Q. Public to be illiterate when … Continue reading →

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3-2-1 SNOW!

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Jamie

With about 6 feet having fallen in just half a month’s time, it’s clear we have a lot of snow. I’m going to go against the majority here and declare that “I like snow.” I do not like shoveling, dusting … Continue reading →

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I Eat Meat

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Jamie

(This blog entry will feature photos of my dog eating raw meat. If such images may offend you, you might want to avoid reading further.) There is a lot of controversy out there about raw feeding dogs. Some people find … Continue reading →

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