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Rachel R. Baum
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REALLY happy to see you
French Bulldog Cherie has a fairly common affliction: separation anxiety. On a scale of 1 to 10, Cherie is about a 2. Cherie doesn’t...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Boarding kennel or pet sitter?
My clients often ask me to refer them to a reputable pet sitter or boarding kennel. They are sometimes not sure which one makes the most...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Guilt and the rescue dog
Many of my clients confess overwhelming guilt about their dogs. “We got Hailey from the shelter 5 months ago” said Hailey’s owner. “She...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Wood molding with a side of carpet
Mike and Carly called me in near hysterics. They sent me a photo of the damage that greeted them when they came home from work. Their 9...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Liquid legacy
Dallas and Laredo are two male un-neutered Shih Tzus, nicely groomed, well fed, healthy, and old enough to know better. Though not...
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Rachel R. Baum
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So what…big deal…who cares?
Syracuse alumni will recognize the title phrases; some dog owners get the same vibe from their dogs when they return home after a trip...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Pet Appreciation Week
June 10 – 17, 2012 is Pet Appreciation Week I KNOW that you appreciate your dog every single day. So do I. In honor of this celebration,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Dog Magic
Magicians were once considered the height of entertainment, but since Siegfried and Roy‘s illusions resulted in an unexpected necessity...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Crate Woes
Fox Terrier Chesney loves his crate so much he will challenge you to a doggie duel over it. If his owners walk past him while he is in...
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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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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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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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LeBron Leaves, George Arrives
Basset Hound George has lived comfortably in his Ballston Spa home since he was 8 weeks old. George’s family is preparing to move to a...
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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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I’m Here. You’re Not.
When Taffy’s owner Laura comes home, the 15-month-old Cocker Spaniel mix greets her frantically, leaping and licking and yipping until...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Dancing With Dogs
Watching Dancing With the Stars (yes, and I watch American Idol, too), I am reminded of the dances that the very talented – but sadly...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Don’t Leave Me! Part Two
Suppose you opened your front door to pick up your newspaper, and your darling dog slipped out and ran down the street? Do you sigh, go...
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