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A disturbed night!

My nights are generally broken for a number of predictable reasons, one of which is a neighbor who sometimes has to leave for work around 4:30am. I generally then go back to sleep until around 5:00am when I usually wake up totally “wired” and ready to start my day* Continue reading →

A very long walk – Part II

The impact of what I had done hit me as I was standing at the back door, fumbling through my pockets looking for the house keys! Of course, they were hanging from the ignition switch securely locked in the car. Continue reading →

A very long walk – Part I

The other day was a classic example of “just one of those days”! Continue reading →

Ray’s Birthday!

Ray’s birthday has already been noted (from his perspective) in comments against the Nov 20 Post however, for the benefit of us mere humans: Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Ray

It’s Ray’s birthday today! Continue reading →

Mt. Nemo revisited

In October, we took Ray to Mt. Nemo* Conservation area which is a relatively short drive away. Continue reading →

Ray – Say hello!

We have been working on Ray’s interactions with people and dogs for a long time now and, as a result of a Behavior Adjustment Training program*, have been using a standard positive reinforcement philosophy. Continue reading →

Welcome Home!

I recently had to do some traveling and was going to be away from home (away from Ray) for two weeks. While I was not too concerned about the reception I may get from Ray upon my return, there was a possibility that he may not be happy about me leaving him for two weeks. Continue reading →