When we first started looking at OMHS* for a possible dog to adopt, the first one that was of potential interest was a large hound called Hank. It was not long after that when we contemplated a dog named Ray. Continue reading
German Shepherd
Who would have known……
As a child, I was brought up in a home that had classical music playing when Dad was around. Not surprisingly, I eventually became quite fond of certain pieces. Continue reading
Fist Bump Anybody?
Ray caught on very quickly to “Shake a paw” (with either paw), “Wave”, and “High five.” * Continue reading
Back to Basics
I have read so much about living with dogs and the predominant theme is often the fact that we need to take the time to learn as much about them as possible! Continue reading
Sometime around now….
Sometime around now, but 2 years ago, Ray and I were just getting to know each other. Continue reading
Unspoken Thoughts.
Him: This is sooooooo nice! I’m going to spread out and chill.
Me: He certainly looks comfortable over there.
Him: I could lay here forever. Continue reading
A Tale of a Tail!
There is a little dog, who shares his home with a variety of animals and birds and who has great dexterity with his paws such that he can apparently keyboard. In fact, he follows this blog regularly and occasionally dialogues with our Ray! Continue reading
The Inner Dog?
When Ray rings the bell on the back door, or when he just stands staring at the back door, I of course open it for him. Usually, he immediately goes out, down the steps, and into the garden where he takes care of his bodily needs. Sometimes he may follow some recent squirrel scents, or he simply does a garden perimeter check. It is probably fair to say that, on many occasions, he does all those things! Continue reading
Football Fetch!
In contrast to a Post* a relatively short time ago in which I related Ray’s apparent reluctance to have much to do with snow, we have just seen a totally different side of him. Continue reading
Snow Treasure locator!
Ray is awesome!
With “used and inconsequential dogs” in the past, let’s get back to more heart warming (snow warming?) and less frustrating Posts! Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 