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Rachel R. Baum
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Dogs and Books
Two of my favorite things will be at the Empire State Plaza this weekend. Its the first Empire State Book Festival and Paws for a Cause!...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Warning: Leash in Use
I have a bone to pick with a certain kind of leash. This particular leash actually has disclaimers printed on it: Retractable leashes...
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Rachel R. Baum
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HE Did It!
Jorge and Manuel are Bichon Frisees, ages 5 and 7, respectively. Back in the day, they exhibited the usual conglomeration of unwanted...
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Rachel R. Baum
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I Fought the Paw and the Paw Won
Dog paws come in all shapes and sizes. Some remind me of Clydesdale horses. Others look like asparagus to me. When a dog is upside down,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Say What?
We say a lot of things to our dogs, usually in English. I often remind my clients that English is a Second Language for dogs. Their first...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Let’s NOT Get Physical
Soft coated Wheaten Terrier Maggie runs to the door when the bell rings. Her owne Chihuahua mix Brutus grabs tissue and any other paper...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Its Me or the Husband!
Yorkshire Terrier Alfie and his owner are inseparable. Alfie sleeps on her bed, accompanies her to the bathroom, and tucks into her chair...
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Rachel R. Baum
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You Know You Love Me
Mabel can get away with anything. From the moment Mabel’s owner Ruth saw the dog’s face on the Internet web site, she was smitten. She...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Oops, I Did It Again
Subtitle: Is that a puddle on the floor, or are you just happy to see me? At first, his owners thought that he had an immature bladder...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Get Out of Town!
When you have to go away for business or pleasure, what do YOU do with your dog? Nancy knows she would not be able to sleep at night if...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Walk This Way
Chester is a Boxer with three human family members: married couple Janice and Michael, and Zach, their 14 year old son. This is the way...
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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 Spare Dog
Jasper is a rambunctious Jasper is the Spare Dog. Hallie at age six is showing no signs of slowing down but her owners had other reasons...
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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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The Great Indoors
Lily is ready for any weather extreme that Clifton Park can throw at her. She has an umbrella, a waterproof raincoat, Despite her...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Great Outdoors
Clyde loves being outdoors. Clyde is a Siberian Husky, no surprise there. At the first indication of a mere crack in the space between...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Your Mother’s Dog
“My mother’s dog is a brat” said my client. “She barks non-stop, jumps on everyone, and pees on the rugs. My kids are scared of her. But...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Quick Fixes
We all want a quick fix to every day problems. For example, I would love to call my charge card company, my phone service provider, and...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Take Me To Miami!!
I won’t repeat the old and very bad Henny Youngman joke about women of a certain faith and whining. Suffice to say, your dog is NOT...
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