German Shepherd

Ray – The Book Update 1!

Being my first book, I was obviously naive about the processes involved in moving from writing it, to actually getting it published. After some shopping around and negotiating, I agreed to let Friesen Press guide me through the process. 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 →

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 →