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She’s a Good Dog, But…
He’s wonderful with us, except when… He’s such a cuddle buns, if only he wouldn’t… Everyone has the BEST dog. And that dog also jumps on...

Rachel R. Baum
1 min read


Nose Marks on the Sliding Glass Door
Nelson is a four-year-old Miniature Schnauzer that loves to go outside. Except that once he is outside, he wants to come in. He never...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


Jungle Tested
9-month-old Boxer Bella has never met a toy she couldn’t destroy. Her owners are challenged every day by her need to chew and their...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


Party Animals
Colorful invitations, cake, ice cream, festive hats, balloons, games, and goody bags. All the ingredients for a perfect birthday party....

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


If Dogs Had Wings, They’d Still Stay Home
There’s been a lot of press recently about traveling with pets. The appearance of a new airline company dedicated to transporting only...

Rachel R. Baum
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The Things They Carry
I’ve been meeting quite a few dogs lately that seem to need to have something in their mouths when they greet new people. It somehow...

Rachel R. Baum
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The Interpretation of Dogs
I don’t have a mustache, pince nez on my nose, a leather couch, or a box of Kleenex for my “patients” but Sigmund Freud notwithstanding...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


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...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


Lucky Dog
The big black Labrador meandered slowly up a Delmar street, much to the consternation of my client. She froze and clung to the leash,...

Rachel R. Baum
4 min read


Close Encounters of the Dog Kind
I always ask my clients to let their dog greet me at the front door they way they would with any other guest. I like to see how a dog...

Rachel R. Baum
1 min read


Connoisseur of Mulch
Labradors are mouths on legs. Not all labs put everything in their mouths, and there are undeniably other dogs that will ingest anything...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


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...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


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...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


Good Cop, Bad Cop
On a Pretzel is a male Cockapoo with two owners. One of Pretzel’s owners – let’s call her Debbie – adores Pretzel. The dog is in her lap...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


Out of Place
It’s the existential question for humans and dogs: where is my place? If dogs could meditate, PLACE could be their mantra....

Rachel R. Baum
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Taboo Topics: Politics, Religion, Money, and Crates
“I don’t believe in crates,” said the new puppy owner. I don’t want my dog to be confined; it’s cruel. She’s part of the family; she...

Rachel R. Baum
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Because It’s a Dog
Dogs are a different species than us. I state this as a fact, because I am often asked to train dogs – or in some cases, untrain dogs –...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


The Doctor Will See You Now
Does your dog love going to the veterinarian, or dread it? For some dogs, the obligatory annual a Three-year-old Pointer mix Annabelle...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read


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...

Rachel R. Baum
1 min read


The Incredible, Edible Leash
The ultimate in scratch-off lottery games for some dogs would be Leashtastic!, Lucky Leashes!, or best of all, Win 1,000 Leashes a Week...

Rachel R. Baum
2 min read
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