“I’m bored” said your kids (and your dog)
Its a pandemic puzzle (or maybe a Corona conundrum?). We humans, at home for the foreseeable future, have lots of entertainment options:...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Crossword puzzles, binge TV and online shopping
Let’s face it: your dog can’t do any of those pastimes. Nor can he take himself for a walk, go to the gym, or call a friend for a chat....
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Rachel R. Baum
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Take this dog and…
I remember thinking when my kids were little how life was full of incredible joy and equally incredible frustration. My clients’ dogs...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Wood molding with a side of carpet
Mike and Carly called me in near hysterics. They sent me a photo of the damage that greeted them when they came home from work. Their 9...
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Rachel R. Baum
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“Good” dog
Every chain dog owner (those of us who are never without a dog, as in, we get a new one pretty much immediately after the old one passes)...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Dog Magic
Magicians were once considered the height of entertainment, but since Siegfried and Roy‘s illusions resulted in an unexpected necessity...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Crate Woes
Fox Terrier Chesney loves his crate so much he will challenge you to a doggie duel over it. If his owners walk past him while he is in...
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Rachel R. Baum
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That’s a No No
At the risk of sounding like a naysayer, I confess I must share a significant No No with you. Yes, I know, one of my recent blog posts...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Celebrate Success!
I confess, your dog and I need a pat on the back and a “Good Girl (or Boy)!” every once in awhile. The majority of dog owners are...
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Rachel R. Baum
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High Anxiety
Go to any pet supply store and you will find an increasingly confusing array of remedies for dog anxiety. Dogs that flip out during...
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Rachel R. Baum
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21 Uses for a Couch (Round Two)
Welsh Terrier Charlie has a couch. It is his couch. When his owners adopted Charlie and brought him home, they were in agreement that the...
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Rachel R. Baum
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If You Had a Doggie Cam…
Morning Yawn. Stretch. Look around. Listen carefully. Sniff the air. Sniff the door. No one is home. Pad over to the water bowl. Sniff...
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Rachel R. Baum
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APT PKNG UTIL PETS OK
Jacey lives on the third floor of an apartment building in downtown Albany. Jacey is a five year old Labrador mix that sorta kinda looks...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Don’t Forget Your Lunch
Black Lab Petey had a great summer. Someone was there nearly all the time to let Petey out into the yard, take him for a walk, or throw a...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Labradors Don’t Smoke
No one in Austin’s household are smokers, including Austin, a four-year old Black Labrador Retriever. So how did Austin’s house end up...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Incredible Edible Bed
Yellow Labrador Retriever Barney is a little over a year old. He has a picture-perfect face, a sweet temperament, and knows how to sit,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Cardboard, With a Hint of Bubble Wrap
The UPS guy just doesn’t get it. DJ (short for Dog Junior) is a boisterous 3 year old Boxer mix. His owners have entrusted him with his...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Border Patrol
Arnold is a pug who cannot be trusted to have the run of the house. Just when he seems to have turned the housebreaking corner, he’ll...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Best Chair in the House
I’m often asked if its alright for a dog to be on the furniture. Yes and No. First of all, its your couch and chair. If you are a...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Out of Clutter, Find Simplicity
Russell is a puppy on his way to becoming an enormous dog. Right now, he is probably 20 pounds of rambunctious, sweet-natured baby...
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