Archive for November, 2008

by Lindsay Stordahl on November 30th, 2008
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by Lindsay Stordahl on November 29th, 2008
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A few weeks ago I added the top commenters plugin to my blog. I set it so it will refresh every month. To encourage you to comment, I am giving away a copy of “The Ultimate Dog Lover” to December’s top commenter. The book is written by Marty Becker, Gina Spadafori, Carol Kline and Mikkel Becker. The authors claim this book answers any questions imaginable about dogs on health, training, behavior and ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 28th, 2008
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…………………………………………………………………….. Ace has made great progress with loose-leash walking over the last 25 days. Here are some changes I’ve noticed with his heeling: - When I tell Ace “OK!” he chooses to walk at my side. “OK” is Ace’s ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 27th, 2008
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…………………………………………………………………….. I really am thankful for this beautiful mutt. I mean, he does look and act like a dufus most of the time, but he does have a wise, calming side to him too. Although I would’ve been happy with any dog, I am glad I chose him. Ace ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 26th, 2008
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Note: This is a guest post from Apryl DeLancey who writes the blog ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 25th, 2008
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It’s not easy for anyone to decide a dog’s fate. There are two kinds of shelters, those that euthanize animals to make room for potentially more adoptable pets, and those that keep all pets until they find a home. I am oversimplifying things, but that is the basis of how shelters work. Many pounds and rescue organizations work together to keep as many dogs and cats as possible, often shifting them from on ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 24th, 2008
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…………………………………………………………………….. I don’t treat my pets the same. I live with three animals: my mutt Ace, my gray tabby cat Scout and Josh’s orange tabby Beamer. Josh and I have not reached the point in our relationship where the pets are “ours.̶ ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 23rd, 2008
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…………………………………………………………………….. One of my dog-running clients wanted her dog to socialize and practice walking with another dog, so Ace and I met up with them Saturday. Ace was the perfect match because he is calm and submissive. Of course, the meeting benefited bot ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 22nd, 2008
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…………………………………………………………………….. Every few weeks That Mutt will feature a local homeless pet. It’s an idea I haven’t tried before. You can see the current pet Sasha in the upper right hand corner. I’m not sure how often I will choose a new dog to fe ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 21st, 2008
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…………………………………………………………………….. Apparently my blog is contributing more to society than I realized. I do love how WordPress has the ability to show me how people are finding my site … although I’ve learned sometimes it’s better not to know. ...