When we have to shop at our local supermarket, Ray is (understandably) not allowed anywhere near the produce/food areas however, as all that stuff is on an upper floor, he can legally wait on the ground floor which has a dry cleaners, wine shop, flower shop and greetings cards displays. Continue reading
Dog Writings General!
Ray’s Winter Boots!
Guess who had to wear his boots! Continue reading
Fetch – Ray’s version!
As many of you will already know, playing Fetch with Ray is a significant challenge. Continue reading
Tracker dog Ray?
I remember reading an article on how dogs track, and why they tend to appear to zig-zag! Continue reading
Dog Poop!
It was suggested recently (and indirectly) that I write a Post about Ray’s poop (thanks Kate)! Continue reading
Another Ray “Trophy”?
Carol let Ray out this morning (Jan 13) so that he could complete his pee ’n’ poop routine. I generally take care of the “front end” as I am up and moving before Carol. That gives her the honor of taking care of the “rear end”! Continue reading
Ray’s play buddy?
When Ray moved in with us in early 2013, two of his obvious issues were a lack of any social skills, and a distinct problem with other dogs. Continue reading
Intuitive dog training?
Since Ray adopted us, we have had many conversations with the Humane Society’s dog trainers, as well as other trainers and a behaviorist. Even Carol, who had numerous dogs in her past, freely admits that none were quite like Ray. Continue reading
The Look!
Having lived through two kids going through their teen years, I am very familiar with (and immune to) “the look”. That is the expression that says “Yeh right!” or “In your dreams”, or some other such expression of total disdain, in response to some perfectly normal and reasonable request. Continue reading
2016 plans begin!
We got off to an excellent start on our New Year projects! In fact we started on New Year’s Eve! Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 