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Car Travel

Ray has never expressed any real problems with car trips, although I could write a small book on the numerous “less than effective” ideas we had on trying to restrain his movements when traveling. Ultimately, as long as he can reach us, he is now generally happy. Continue reading →

Good night buddy!

Ray moved in with us on March 15, 2013* and settled in very fast (he knew what he was doing!). Continue reading →

The Cat!

Ray has always been protective of “his” territory (the back garden) and wastes no time in checking that there are no intruders. Continue reading →

Ray’s World! (2 of 2)

Then there’s his attitude to life. Ray is very happy when being given a treat ……. any treat! Continue reading →

Ray’s World! (1 of 2)

So many of my Posts have incorporated lessons learned about, and from, Ray. He, being my first dog, dictated a distinct and expected education in all matters canine, and his physical and emotional condition when moving in with us dictated a pretty severe bell curve in such education! Continue reading →

Attitude!

This is one of my favorite pics of Ray. In fact, I would suggest that it IS my favorite pic. Continue reading →

Cafes, Gelatos and Ray.

Oakville is a small town on the edge of Lake Ontario and, although it is within the “The Golden Horseshoe” (being an area of dense population and industries stretching from Toronto to Hamilton), it has endeavored to maintain a small “olde towne” image which it has done with moderate success. Continue reading →

Ray meets Lake Ontario!

We are so fortunate to have the shoreline of L. Ontario about a 10 – 15 minute walk away from our home. Given the OMHS* assessment of him as having probably a farming background, the first time we took him down to the lake was of great interest in that we obviously wanted to know how he would react to such an expanse of water. Continue reading →

Purina Walk for Dog Guides

Just around the corner, near to where we live, is a Dog Guides Training Centre. Continue reading →