Linus is a shy timid dog…quite the opposite of my guide dog puppy in training, Stetson. Now that Stetson is gone we plan on taking Linus to the same guide dog training classes Stetson attended. Stetson attended six guide dog training classes (each classs was 6 weeks long) during his time with me. It was [...]
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I HATE PARASITES! Just the thought of parasites on or in my dog makes my skin crawl. With the flea and tick season upon us my sister-in-law asked me to write an article about keeping those nasty buggers away from our dogs. What is a parasite exactly? A parasite lives in close relationship with another [...]
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A few days ago I received my invitation to the Guide Dogs of America Annual Open House. It made me kind of sad because I can’t take Stetson through the puppy trials this year. Now you might be wondering: “What are the puppy trials?” GDA Puppy Trials This is the Twenty first Annual Guide Dog [...]
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Of course they are otherwise why would I write this article on a blog about dogs? While surfing the internet today I came across the MSN article The 10 Smartest Animals and just like any other list (Top 10 lists are supposed to be one of the most popular article titles on the internet) it [...]
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Is it possible that instead of fighting like cats and dogs, that cats and dogs could live together in peace or even as friends? The answer is yes, with proper training from the owners. So, if you are an animal lover and wish to have both cats and dogs in your home you should be [...]
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Sorry, it’s been a few days since I posted here. As many of you know I dropped Stetson off at Guide Dogs of America last Saturday. Leaving him behind in the kennel was very tough, but I feel Stetson is in good hands with the trainers and kennel technicians. When we arrived at the GDA [...]
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I told everyone that I recently got a letter from Guide Dogs of America stating that it was time to bring Stetson in for his formal dog training at the Guide Dogs of America training facility in Sylmar, CA. Well that time is upon us…today is Stetson’s last day with me and tomorrow I will [...]
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Taking a hiking trip with your dog can be a fantastic experience if you take some time to make proper plans. While the great outdoors are always open, they still require some preparation, especially if you plan to bring a furry companion along. The right preparation is the key to a successfully fun outing. Learn [...]
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As many of you know Stetson goes in for formal training this Saturday, May 10th 2008. One of my goals was/is to take him to Disneyland before he goes in for training. Stetson and I are taking the day off from work tomorrow and heading over to Disneyland to see Mickey and friends. We’re both [...]
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