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Give me more treats!

Ray has, on isolated occasions, barked at people who have given him treats. Continue reading →

The Pointing Finger!

I have read so much stuff about dogs in the past 3 years, some of which has even been retained (an achievement as we get older!), and one quote that I still remember was the statement that dogs are unique in their mental ability.  Apparently the dog is the only animal that, if you point to something, will look where you are pointing rather than at your pointing finger! Continue reading →

Ray’s new toy?

Ray’s eating and drinking habits have always had their challenges! Continue reading →

A Precious “Boy”!

This is going to be a short Post simply because I want to relate an event that was rather short… albeit memorable! Continue reading →

Clementines and wood floors!

Ray has always loved fruit (there are a number of apple stories in his book), and we know that he likes clementines! He has always “hovered around” when I start peeling one, and has very graciously accepted any pieces offered to him. Continue reading →

A 7:00am Bark!

At around 7:00am yesterday morning, I was working away in the basement when I heard some deep barking from upstairs. Continue reading →

Another routine incident!

Yes, we did it again! We changed his routine! Continue reading →

The Mailbox Run!

We just got caught out by Ray’s routines yet again. I cannot decide whether to work with his routines for his peace of mind, or whether to deliberately change them around a bit in order to get him used to some variables in his life. I am leaning towards the latter idea but, in the meantime, he is keeping us on our toes! Continue reading →

The Piano Tuner.

As many of you already know, Ray has made huge progress with his social skills. He no longer lunges and barks at people and dogs that we meet when out on his walks and, while there is usually a reward for him, it is so nice to know that he no longer sees everything that moves as a threat! Continue reading →

Hide and Seek!

We were not sure quite what he was doing here…. Continue reading →