German Shepherd

Cats!

Ray has always had a problem with cats! Whether it is an intuitive thing, or whether he has had a bad experience, we of course can never know but we do think that it is rather more than simply prey drive. Continue reading →

Cool Ray!

We have had many really hot and humid days this month such that we are virtually hibernating during the day. Ray, however, does need to go out into the back garden periodically so of course we join him and have a little play (and clean up after him!). Continue reading →

The Chihuahua!

We have had some extremely warm days recently which, coupled with high humidity, has made Ray’s walks an exercise in strategic planning. Continue reading →

A Dedication to Ray

One of Ray’s Followers is Himali Shah ( www.decodinghappiness.wordpress.com ), and I recently received an email from her: Continue reading →

Bed Heater!

When I go into our kitchen at around 5:00am*, I will wedge Ray’s gate open so that he can wander around the house if he so wishes. Strategic lights will be on just in case I go back to bed later and need to see where he is. Stepping on him is highly undesirable! Continue reading →

It’s Ray’s Fault!

To give Ray some variety on his walks, and to avoid some of his favorite places (he would live at some of them if he had the opportunity …….. well at least until the treats ran out!), we often head straight down to the lake. Continue reading →

Ray and Watermelon!

As many of you will know, while Ray came to us with a lot of “emotional baggage” from his past, one of his more positive traits was his love of food …………….. all food! Continue reading →

Ray’s Pool!

I guess the first thing to consider when buying a garden pool for a dog is getting his opinion on the idea. We didn’t do that! Continue reading →