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Monthly Archives: May 2012
The action plan
As I said in my last post, after the letter of complaint from my landlords, in fear of losing this creature who had changed my life, I ran to Julie for help and advice. She went through the letter point … Continue reading
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Nail trimming video
Rewarding Behaviors Dog Training pointed out this video, saying “Colleen Koch is one of my favorite friends, trainers, and veterinarians. Check out her great nail trim video: Could you imagine if all vets were this behavior-savvy? A girl can dream!” … Continue reading
The old Chico
Chico is so greatly improved that some folks don’t believe he is, or ever was, a problem dog. That’s got me thinking about how it used to be – he was so much trouble, so much work. So many things … Continue reading
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Meeting a dog, behaviors for humans
Chico is a pretty sociable guy, but he doesn’t like people to force their attentions on him. He’d much rather have you squat down to his level, maybe even turning away from him, and let him come to you, than … Continue reading
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
One recent Saturday I had volunteered to take notes at a forum held by my town’s Economic Development Commission, so Chico and I went on down to the Town House around 10 in the morning. There were about ten people … Continue reading
Mt Katherine
On a windy Friday Chico, Sophie (and her person N), and I went for a walk up Mount Katherine. It’s a short hike to a good view. The dogs did good parallel play (each having a fine time on their … Continue reading
William Wegman interview
I have always loved William Wegman’s photos of his Weimeraners.They’re sometimes silly, sometimes elegant, always interesting, like this one: The Morgan Library & Museum in New York is currently having a show that examines the ways in which the artists, … Continue reading
Can I Bring the Dog? 