Toe nails or not toe nails
My idea of a pure, indulgent pleasure is to have a pedicure. For 40 minutes, I can close my eyes and have someone else make my abused...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Devil lives next door
Five year old Beagle Carlos hates the dog next door. He can’t see Cockapoo Sheldon. An 8 foot stockade fence separates the two dogs. It...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The "D" word
It’s the white elephant in the room whenever there is a Mastiff, St. Bernard or Bloodhound present. Owners of these breeds – and other...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Lucky dog
The big black Labrador meandered slowly up a Delmar street, much to the consternation of my client. She froze and clung to the leash,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Close encounters of the dog kind
I always ask my clients to let their dog greet me at the front door they way they would with any other guest. I like to see how a dog...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Connoisseur of mulch
Labradors are mouths on legs. Not all Labs put everything in their mouths, and there are undeniably other dogs that will ingest anything...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Rest stops don't (usually) have poop bags
On a trip to Maine one weekend, besides racking up many hours of driving, we gained some important insights about traveling with our...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Let me tell you about my Granddog
“My parents absolutely spoil my dog. I love that I can bring Eddie to their house and leave him there when I have to go out of town, but...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Good cop, bad cop
On any given day, Pretzel is both a sweetheart and the terror of the neighborhood. Pretzel is a Cockapoo with two owners. One of...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Out of place
It’s the existential question for humans and dogs: where is my place? If dogs could meditate, PLACE could be their mantra....
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Rachel R. Baum
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But all my friends are doing it!
Owners of two or more dogs will tell you that dogs are just as guilty of peer pressure as any group of teenagers. Herd mentality, mob...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Introducing Patsy Cline
I can hear you groan already. Please, you say, not another pitful puppy mill story. Bear with me. You can read this one without a box of...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The dogs of India
I’d heard about the street dogs of India before but never thought I would see them firsthand; but then, I visited India myelf. My oldest...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Taboo topics: politics, religion, money, and crates
“I don’t believe in crates,” said the new puppy owner. I don’t want my dog to be confined; it’s cruel. She’s part of the family; she...
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Rachel R. Baum
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How cute is that face!
It started with Lassie, the Collie. Or maybe it was Rin Tin Tin, the German Shepherd. Or that dog Petey from The Little Rascals, an...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Skateboards taste like chicken
Some dogs seem to regard bicycles, motorcycles and yes, skateboards as entrees on the run. Three-year-old Shepherd mix Simon enjoys...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The family jewels
No one would ever mess with Joe, a 2-year-old American Bulldog. Not just because he is 90 pounds of intimidating muscle, or because he...
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Rachel R. Baum
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There are no cliques at the dog park
After spending some time recently at my local dog park, I have decided that there are lessons to be learned there. For example, contrast...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Why confess?
Because some dogs can swallow a sock faster than I can stop them Here’s the thing. All dogs can be trained – that’s my motto and my goal....
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Rachel R. Baum
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It's my yard and I'll bark if I want to
ONE dog can make a lot of noise. Is there an equation that measures the increase in decibel levels when TWO dogs see the garbage truck?...
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