The View From Down Below
Danielle never has to ask where her Rat Terrier Target is. He is at her feet, peeking out at the world from between her ankles. Target...
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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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What Dogs Do
Two year old Homer is a smug little Maltese. Smug is the word, because his owner excuses his unwanted behaviors with the all-encompassing...
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Rachel R. Baum
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APT PKNG UTIL PETS OK
Jacey lives on the third floor of an apartment building in downtown Albany. Jacey is a five year old Labrador mix that sorta kinda looks...
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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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Independence Day
Toy Fox Terrier Dupree has a high-pitched, fervent and piteous whine that his owners are really, really tired of. It happens whenever one...
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Rachel R. Baum
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HE Did It!
Jorge and Manuel are Bichon Frisees, ages 5 and 7, respectively. Back in the day, they exhibited the usual conglomeration of unwanted...
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Rachel R. Baum
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You Know You Love Me
Mabel can get away with anything. From the moment Mabel’s owner Ruth saw the dog’s face on the Internet web site, she was smitten. She...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Cardboard, With a Hint of Bubble Wrap
The UPS guy just doesn’t get it. DJ (short for Dog Junior) is a boisterous 3 year old Boxer mix. His owners have entrusted him with his...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Quick Fixes
We all want a quick fix to every day problems. For example, I would love to call my charge card company, my phone service provider, and...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Rodney’s Special Friend
Six-year-old Golden Retriever Rodney has a very special friend – a worn, stuffed hedgehog his owners have named Heggy. I know, there are...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Stupid Dog Tricks
No, this isn’t about David Letterman. He’s been in the press enough already. This is about Roberto and his tricks. Roberto is a typical...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Voice You Hear is Not Your Own
Lacey always has something to say. Like some people I know (but will not name), the 4-year-old Rat Terrier does not have a single...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The Devil Lives Next Door
Five year old Dalmation mix Carlos hates the dog next door. He can’t see Cockapoo Sheldon. An 8 foot stockade fence separates the two...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Rest Stops Don’t Have Poop Bags
On a trip to Maine this weekend, besides racking up many hours of driving, we gained some important insights about traveling with our...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Let Me Tell You About My GrandDog
“My parents absolutely spoil my dog. I love that I can bring Eddie to their house and leave him there when I have to go out of town, but...
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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...
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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...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Welcome to the Dog House
You move in, pay the mortgage or the rent, screw in the light bulbs, have the paper delivered. You think the place is yours, right? If...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Rule #1: No Peeing in the Pool
Those gated adults-only communities in Florida always seem to have lists of rules that regulate everything from how often your yard must...
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