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Rachel R. Baum
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Celebrate Success!
I confess, your dog and I need a pat on the back and a “Good Girl (or Boy)!” every once in awhile. The majority of dog owners are...
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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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Top Ten (Dog) Tongue Tasks
When dogs lick, humans react in a variety of ways. Some people are appalled and offended. “That’s disgusting!” they say. “Do you know...
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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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Lost Dog Magnet, Losing Count
So, I’m walking my dogs behind the school and a Border Collie trots into the yard. I watched my guys meet and greet the Collie, then go...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Boys II Men
A comedian (Paula Poundstone? Elaine Boosler?) once told a joke about the mother who was having difficulty accepting that her child was...
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Rachel R. Baum
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National Puppy Day- March 23
Nati Warning: I am going to Lecture. If you or someone you know is thinking of getting a puppy, PLEASE use PetFinder.com or a reputable...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Paw Beneath My Feet
For the hundredth time this week, I stepped backward and heard a grunt. Or a yelp. Or a squeak. Each of my three dogs has a different...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Pick on Someone Your Own Size!
In a family of five people, why does the dog single out one particular person to bully? Jaimie is a lovely, soft-spoken young woman...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Who Knows What Evil…?
Spike is a 2 year old Boston Terrier. His owner is delighted with his playful nature, how he shops in his toy basket, selecting just the...
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Rachel R. Baum
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If You Had a Doggie Cam…
Morning Yawn. Stretch. Look around. Listen carefully. Sniff the air. Sniff the door. No one is home. Pad over to the water bowl. Sniff...
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Rachel R. Baum
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WHO Invited YOU??
Seamus is an Irish Setter, but not the frenetic kind. In fact, he is rather torpid and slow-moving, especially when compared to his new...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Kibble du Jour
Joe Bob is a darling four year old Chiweenie whose owner swears has an eating disorder. Joe Bob’s owner has purchased at least 12...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Free at Last
Geraldo is a four year old Weimaraner. His owners called me after a scary incident had occurred. Geraldo had wandered out of the yard...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Let You Entertain Me
Every evening, after dinner, Rascal’s owners take him on a half hour walk, then throw a Frisbee for him in their fenced back yard, then...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Age Is(n’t) Just a Number
Let’s just say I’ve been heavily recruited by AARP. I know firsthand that living with an aging dog can be a challenge. If there was a...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Way We Were
“I don’t understand” said Leo’s owner “The first two weeks were amazing. Leo never barked, was great on the leash, he had one accident in...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Spot Meets Dick and Jane
Most people who like dogs are compelled to pet them. From a dog’s point of view, it can be intimidating, intrusive, and even terrifying,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Don’t Forget Your Lunch
Black Lab Petey had a great summer. Someone was there nearly all the time to let Petey out into the yard, take him for a walk, or throw a...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Quelle Heure Est-il?
That means “What time is it?” in French. Because Arnaud is a French Poodle with a confused body clock. Like exhausted new parents who...
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