The curse of the next door neighbor
Sam is a 4 year old Terrier mix. He lives in a nice suburban development with tidy houses and wide lawns. His back yard is fenced and he...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Odd man out
Edgar is a 2 year old Miniature Dachshund who has never known a day without his siblings Rottweiler Hannah and Pitbull mix J.P. All of...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The doggie in the (car) window
This is not a post about hot cars and dogs. We all know by now that they don’t mix. In the summer, leave the dog home unless you want a...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Your dog said what?
Who hasn’t had the following conversations with their dog? “Who’s here? Is mommy coming home? Is that your mommy? Where’s mommy? “Okay,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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7 (other) uses for a leash
No, not to hang yourself. If you’re that frustrated with your dog, call a trainer! The leash – and I’m referring to a 6 foot long walking...
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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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The Spare Dog
Jasper is a rambunctious Jasper is the Spare Dog. Hallie at age six is showing no signs of slowing down but her owners had other reasons...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Your Mother’s Dog
“My mother’s dog is a brat” said my client. “She barks non-stop, jumps on everyone, and pees on the rugs. My kids are scared of her. But...
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Rachel R. Baum
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What the Dog Saw
Dogs see us do stuff all the time. Yes, the dog is watching you. Feel those soft brown eyes following your every move? You are being...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Testing … One … Two … Three
The trouble with 10-month-old Buster the Airedale Terrier is that he never gives up. Belligerent adolescent that he is, Buster will seem...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Into the Night
If Queenie’s owners had taken her water bowl away in the evening, the dog’s biggest behavioral problem would have never happened....
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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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Out of Clutter, Find Simplicity
Russell is a puppy on his way to becoming an enormous dog. Right now, he is probably 20 pounds of rambunctious, sweet-natured baby...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Stop!
One sandwich short of a picnic. The elevator doesn’t go to the top floor. A canoe without a paddle. The light’s on but nobody is home. No...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Dog Hair on Hannah Montana
Diesel and Kaylee have a love-hate relationship. I always ask my clients for a wish list – an itemized description of the behaviors they...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Can Bailey Come Out and Play?
Here’s a MadLib for you. Replace the word “child” in the following paragraph with the word “dog.” My child goes to school. My child has a...
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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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Read My Body Language
There’s an interesting book about dog body language called Canine Body Language: A Photographic G Dog owners usually underestimate how...
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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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