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Off leash in DC
One of the hardest things for me to find in DC is a place to let Chico run. Dog parks are, for him, a form of torture. So many other dogs that all want to get to know him at … Continue reading
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Training for the city
Chico and I are in Washington, DC for the next ten days or so. And, as the woman who checked me out at Target the other day said, as if things aren’t good enough, I’ve got a nasty, fllu-ish cold. … Continue reading
Video from November 15 Run Throughs
Run throughs are one of those mysteriously titled agility activities that Chico and I participate in on occasion. Run thoughs is a chance to meet a course and walk it, like one could at a trial, and run it, like … Continue reading
Just plain funny
My friend Lori directed my attention to this video and it is such an accurate portrayal canine and feline tendencies, I have to share it. Most of us wouldn’t really want a human companion with the traits we treasure in … Continue reading
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Tagged cat person, dog body language, dog person, dog vs cat
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And still more things to appreciate
My Thanksgiving weekend was spent at Eva’s garden, where we’re lucky enough to be able to take lots of off leash walks, eat good food, and breathe nice clean ocean air. The very best thing that happened to Chico this … Continue reading
Time to give some thanks
Here it is, Thanksgiving already. My favorite part of the holiday has always been the going around the table, each person naming at least one thing for which they are thankful. There are a number of, appropriately, dog related things … Continue reading
Dreaming of a road trip
I have to go to San Francisco this winter (I know, poor me) and I’m dreaming of making it a road trip, a grand and giant field trip for Chico and me. That may not be practical, and what plays … Continue reading
October visit to Eva’s, part two
After the long walk on the beach, Chico, in his doggy way, was ready for a nap. He’s sleeping on a coffee bean sack. Eva uses these sacks for everything from making them into doormats to mulching the paths and … Continue reading
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Tagged Didi Emmons, eva's garden, Field Trip, forraging, South Dartmouth Mass
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October visit to Eva’s, part one
Chico and I went to visit my cousin Eva on her farm last month. Driving down her road, you pass this sign: On arrival we took a little walk down the road. Even though it’s fall, they’re still busy sowing … Continue reading
Can I Bring the Dog? 