Yes, dogs need sweaters and jackets! Specially dogs like Vanna that happen to have very short hair. Some dogs even need booties, but to be honest I have never made any of my dogs wear them. This morning the temperature in Annapolis, MD was in the mid 30’s so dogs and humans alike bundled up…
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Dog Friendly Series – Jiffy Lube
Let me start by saying that I do not get any compensation in any way, shape, or form from Jiffy Lube, and that I decided to highlight the places we go to in Maryland, with an emphasis on Anne Arundel County, that are dog friendly in order to encourage other pet parents to take their…
Stop Talking To Your Dog!
Years ago, when I took my very first dog training class with an excellent dog trainer, Janet Bennet, there was a lady with a small dog and during class she had conversations with her dog rather than plainly telling him, “Sit.” To say that I smiled about this exchange between the two of them would…
Do Dogs Need Sweaters And Blankets In Winter?
Yes, dogs need sweaters and blankets once the weather starts turning cold specially if your dog has short hair, she is a puppy or senior, and also if she is recuperating from injury/illness. Abby and Charlie both wear a sweater and sometimes jacket when we go out, they both have short hair, and a sweater…
Annapolis, MD Sailboat Show
I enjoy going to downtown Annapolis, and that’s what we did this past weekend not knowing that it was time for the annual sailboat show. To say that there was a lot of people would be an understatement, and because of that I asked Cynthia to wear her mask, and only remove it for this…
Abby And Hot Weather Safety Tips
Hot weather seems to affect Abby more than Charlie: Abby is able to walk without any problem as long as we walk very early in the morning She seems to get tired faster during Summer than Winter Because Abby is a Beagle Bulldog mix, BeaBull, she makes a funny noise with her nose when she…
Charlie’s Weekend Outing
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Revisiting Dogs And Separation Anxiety
As you can see in the above picture, Abby and Charlie take their job seriously. Our routine is to drop off the garbage, sometimes we have to do 2 trips, and pick up our mail. Charlie’s separation anxiety is slowly starting to disappear. He no longer screams murder when left him in a room alone….
Finding Happiness In Simplicity
Lately watching the news is scary and depressing-to say the least-but then I take a look at Abby finding happiness in simple things such as: walking, taking a ride in the car, eating, etc., and all I feel is a great sense of gratitude. Dogs are great teachers, and for me they are an integral…
Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
To say that the coronavirus pandemic has affected our lives would be an understatement, but I choose to be optimistic and find a silver lining in every cloud. With that being said, living in semi-isolation has afforded me the time to take Abby for more walks; catch up on some of my reading; write a…
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