Do you know how Alex is going to welcome Spring? She will start by taking frequent naps specially when we go out sightseeing and/or shopping. She has to have her beauty sleep. Alex’s naps will be followed by walks throughout the day. She is a senior, almost 13 years old, and as such it is…
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Belated Happy New Year 2015
This was the first year we were not home. Instead we went to Boston to visit family and did a little sightseeing while there. As you can see, Alex could care less about the ducks around her. It was funny to see Alex totally uninterested in all the real ducks around her, but once she…
Desensitization And Dogs
As per Wikipedia, desensitization in psychology is defined as the diminished emotional responsiveness to a negative or aversive stimulus after repeated exposure to it. We got Alex when she was about 3 months old, and from the beginning she got exposed to different people, environment, dogs, etc., and that is why I am able to…
Dogs Are Individuals
The above picture is one of my favorite pictures. Most of us can easily see their differences because of their color, size, breed, etc., but most importantly what we, pet parents, need to keep in mind is that every dog is an individual. As such, the approach we use regarding training, housebreaking, behavior modification, etc.,…
Basic Training Part II
Bella completed her Basic Training/Good Manners class on Saturday, 3/01/14 and to say that we are proud of her would be an understatement. With Casey, my first dog, I took Obedience I, Obedience II, and Canine Good Citizen. With Alex, my current furry kid, I took Obedience I. Why do I do this? What’s the…
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