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

New Year Plans.

So ………. what do we have planned for 2016? Continue reading

2015 Review?

I was going to use this time to do a review of the year, simply because that is what so many people seem to do, but then I got sidetracked! Continue reading

Cheating at Fetch!

Getting Ray to fetch tends to be an exercise in futility. In fairness to him, he will occasionally fetch, more likely if food is involved, but then it is short lived. Continue reading

Claws for doors?

Ray has always impressed us with his use of his feet! Continue reading

A Ray View?

Today (23rd) was a typical “close to the holidays” day! Continue reading