We’ve lived in Stoughton, MA 2 1/2 years, and Summer time in MA is beautiful, but this year I really want the Summer to be over and done. Why? I am tired of 90 degrees days and high humidity. Last Summer we went to Provincetown, or P town, and we enjoyed ourselves, but this Summer…
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To Walk Or Not To Walk – Abby’s Dilemma
That was Abby looking out the window the day we had a northeastern coming our way. I did keep her busy, but I am pretty sure she would have preferred to go for a walk. Abby and I love to walk, but please be extra careful when you are out walking because drivers may not…
Fishy Smell, Kibble, Fiber and Dogs
About a month or two ago, I noticed that Abby smelled a bit fishy so I took her to the vet to have her anal glands expressed, and I took that opportunity to ask questions about what to do in order to prevent this from happening again. What was the answer? This, “Nothing. Just bringer…
Excessive Pacing & Your Canine Companion
I’ve had a few clients ask me, “My dog paces excessively in the house and I don’t know what to do. What would you recommend to get rid of this annoying habit?” The first thing I always tell them is to have their vet check their dog for it may be something related to his…
Argo, Our Visiting Puppy
I took Alex out for a short walk in the morning before Argo, a cute puppy, came to stay with us for the weekend. Alex is always excited when there is a dog/puppy coming to stay with us, but after the introduction period, she just goes back to doing what she does best, and that…
Dexter’s Energy Level
When we first met Dexter, a handsome boxer mix, I thought that he was a high energy dog, but I was wrong. Dexter is actually a medium-level energy dog. Why am I talking about this? Because your level of energy and that of your future or current dog is very important in order to make…
Alex’s ACL Injury – Part 3
Almost 5 months have gone by since Alex’s ACL injury, and I am glad that we did not put her through surgery. Well, that is thanks to Cynthia for talking me out of it. Years ago, Cynthia and I took a class in college and our instructor called us, the dynamic duo, and you know…
How Do I handle Walking Dogs With Different Energy Level?
When Cynthia is able to help me, I walk 2 dogs and she walks the other 2. Those with higher energy level are walked longer by yours truly. But, when Cynthia is unable to help me this is what I do: I walk Alex, my slow walker, and Bella together for about 15 to 20…
Exercising Alex, My Senior Dog
The above body language from Alex signals to me that she is ready to go around me making a circle while on a retractable leash a couple of times. Oh boy, every time she does that I am dizzy, but I know she loves it. Alex is 11 1/2 years old, and even at that…
What Is The Most Sensitive Part On Your Dog?
The first thing a pet parent should remember is that each dog is an individual, and as such his sensitive area(s) will vary from dog to dog. With that being said, I’ll be using my girl, Alex, and some of her furry friends, Gir and Roxy, to illustrate my point. Alex’s sensitive area is her…
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