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Who is that masked man?!
The pandemic makes life challenging for us in so many ways, big and small. Its not just people who are attempting to live this new kind...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rachel R. Baum
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