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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The dog that wants what he wants NOW
Roger is a rambunctious 4 year old German Shepherd whose owners called me to help them with a behavioral problem. When I rang the...
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Rachel R. Baum
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My dog eats cat _(fill in the blank)__
If you have a cat and a dog, your biggest problem scaling that relationship may not be whether the two animals get along with each other....
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Rachel R. Baum
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Dictionary for dogs
According to Science Daily, a Border Collie named Chaser h as learned the meaning of 1,022 words. The average (trained) dog knows 160...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Puppy reality test
Let’s say you are thinking about getting a puppy. If you were thinking it was time to drive a car, you would have to take a test to prove...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Vigil
Krauss is a 14 year old Rat Terrier with Cushing’s Disease. His owners are convinced that Krauss’ days are numbered. Ever since his...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Fear of Flying (Chairs)
Boxer mix Tammy is so afraid of folding chairs that she refuses to go out the back door when the chairs are there. Earlier in the summer,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Love, Trust and a Hobby
Shelton is a 4 year old Yorkipoo that was recently adopted by a young couple. The rescue group had minimal information about Shelton. All...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Potted Dog Syndrome
Walking a dog on leash is always an adventure. Besides the obvious – whom, or what, will we encounter on the walk? will the rain hold off...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Let Sleeping Dogs Roam at Will
For a good time, watch your dog sleep. But seriously, like most dogs, your dog is particularly delectable when conked out, adrift in...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The View From Above
Little dogs – I’m thinking Maltese, Chihuahuas, and Yorkies, get carried around a lot. Guys do this, too, by the way. We coo. We sputter...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Good Manners Spoken Here
Human beings mean well. After all, we are the warm-hearted adopters of our canine friends. We take these shedding, drooling,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Other Side of the Door
I brace myself at a new client’s door, wondering what to expect on the other side. Not so much the dog, but the owner. Remember Close...
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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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Its the Thought that Counts
This morning, a neighborhood cat left a dead mouse next to my car. It was a thoughtful gesture of appreciation, since we set food out...
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