Comments about Ray being allowed (or not) into stores, and other businesses, has come up a number of times during the “life” of this Blog. Here in Oakville, I guess we are fortunate in that our bank, all the pet supplies stores, Lululemon, Ten Thousand Villages and one or two other places will allow Ray inside. Restaurants and cafes are sacred ground due to Provincial legislation which limits access to “Service dogs” only. Continue reading
Dog training
A minor setback!
I had some banking business to attend to so we all went to the bank and Ray, predictably, had a bounce in his step once he knew where we were going. Upon entering the bank, he went straight to the Service Desk, obviously intent on meeting his friend there who loves him and gives him biscuits but, this time, she was not there. Continue reading
Ray – The Book update 4
The book’s final changes have been submitted to Friesen Press and so, subject to no oversights, I will be “signing off” the book which will then take us to the next stage which is agreeing on the cost price for the soft copy, hard copy and eBook! Continue reading
A surprising day!
Just when I think I have a grasp of how Ray “works”, he proves me wrong. Continue reading
Ray – The Book Update 3
Below is a brief extract from an early chapter in Ray’s book, and recounts the period before Ray and I had met each other. Continue reading
Ray and puppy!
Ray is generally very good at meeting other dogs now. It does not seem that long ago when he was lunging and barking at anything that moved. He was occasionally tolerant of a dog that was very calm, but even that could not be relied upon. Continue reading
A Neighborly Touch?
Ray has very different relationships with the neighbors on each side of us. Continue reading
The Wine Shop – update
Our most recent visit to Fortinos to do some routine shopping was expected to be predictable (when will we learn?). Continue reading
The Cheese Shop – update.
Noting Ray’s recent revelations that both the wine shop and the cheese shop could both be rewarding places to have friends, here is the latest news. Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 