Crossword puzzles, binge TV and online shopping
Let’s face it: your dog can’t do any of those pastimes. Nor can he take himself for a walk, go to the gym, or call a friend for a chat....
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Rachel R. Baum
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What to do with your bored dog
After dinner, many people spend the evening at home relaxing. We humans have lots of home entertainment options: television, hobbies,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The spare dog
Three year old Cocker Spaniel Moe lives with his human companions in a nice house with a fenced yard. He has everything a dog could want:...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The right way to get a purebred puppy
Yes, I know. My motto, theme song, tag line, reason for living, is “Don’t Shop! Adopt!” The rest end up in shelters or euthanized. That...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Baby you can(‘t) drive my car
You’ve seen it. A car traveling down the road with a dog’s head catching a breeze through an open window. The DRIVER’S open window. If...
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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...
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Rachel R. Baum
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High Anxiety
Go to any pet supply store and you will find an increasingly confusing array of remedies for dog anxiety. Dogs that flip out during...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Walk This Way
You remember Beamer from Beamer’s Story. There is a mathematical equation for a walk with Beamer: Beamer + Leash + Owner = Catastrophe...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Beamer’s Story
This is Beamer’s story. Beamer is a seven month old Golden Doodle who lives with a family that includes 3 young children. But I’ll let...
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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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The Four Stages of Dog Guardianship
Like death and marriage, sharing your life with a dog is experienced in stages. Notice I said “experienced” not “enjoyed” or “endured.”...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The List
I confess that I am addicted to lists. Alright, I admit that lists have become a necessity because my senior brain cells cannot retain a...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Dinner is Served
It used to be so easy, way back when. You bought a metal dog bowl and scooped in some Purina Dog Chow or Alpo. You put the dish on the...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Pet Peeves
Times Union writer Kristi Gustafson often blogs about the major and minor annoyances of daily life. With a nod of appreciation for her...
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