We see so many celebrities these days with an adorable small dog tucked under one arm… it’s never a bad thing to take a moment to remember that the fluffy Fido is not a fashion accessory to be chosen for his looks alone.
Dogs do need a considerable amount of human care and attention, to [...]
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Our neighbours just got a new puppy, Toto, and brought him around this afternoon for a visit. Dogs are a vital part of our life, a constant source of joy. The cats are fabulous but I couldn’t be without at least one dog. The thing is, this particular couple may not have made a really [...]
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Cairn Terrier,
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We’ve been talking about therapy dogs over on the WAHM.com boards this week, started off by someone wondering about training her puppy to visit in hospitals and nursing homes — what’s involved, how soon she should start, and so on.
That inspired me to update and expand my post called “Is There a therapy Dog [...]
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