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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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?...
Rachel R. Baum
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Dog, interrupted
Or maybe it should be “Bite, interrupted.” Because some dogs will take the briefest of nips and back away so quickly that you’re not sure...
Rachel R. Baum
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The incredible, edible leash
The ultimate in scratch-off lottery games for some dogs would be Leashtastic!, Lucky Leashes!, or best of all, Win 1,000 Leashes a Week...
Rachel R. Baum
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In praise of senior dogs
I love puppies, as long as they are someone else’s. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing cuter than that little face while he is...
Rachel R. Baum
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Hugs and kisses
Chickie is a Spaniel mix, sweet-faced and sweet-natured. Her human companions had driven 3 hours in the pouring rain to pick her up. Yes,...
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...
Rachel R. Baum
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Confidence
In this post, and the next two, I will address the three C’s of being a good dog owner: Calm, Confidence, and Consistency. What does it...
Rachel R. Baum
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The first 5 minutes
One of the charming attributes of dogs, besides soulful eyes and adorable bellies, is their effervescent, heartfelt greetings. You could...
Rachel R. Baum
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7 (other) uses for a leash
No, not to hang yourself. If you’re that frustrated with your dog, call a trainer! The leash – and I’m referring to a 6 foot long walking...
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...
Rachel R. Baum
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“Training” the Untrained Dog
Some dog owners think that training their dog is a formal enterprise that involves attending classes, walking in an ordered circle apace...
Rachel R. Baum
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Listen Up!
Forgive me if I talk about barking yet again. This time, the topic is owner-directed barking. Also known as back talk, sass, and lip....
Rachel R. Baum
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Two More Pet Peeves
I confess there are rare moments when, after seeing the same issues played out again and again, I can’t help but add to my list of pet...
Rachel R. Baum
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A Mutt By Any Other Name
I don’t mean to offend anyone by saying this, because nearly every hybrid dog I have met has been a love and are darn cute and make...
Rachel R. Baum
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