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Rachel R. Baum
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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....
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Rachel R. Baum
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Skateboards taste like chicken
Some dogs seem to regard bicycles, motorcycles and yes, skateboards as entrees on the run. Three-year-old Shepherd mix Simon enjoys...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The doctor will see you now
Does your dog love going to the veterinarian, or dread it? For some dogs, the obligatory annual appointment is the equivalent of a stint...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Riding in cars with dogs
Teddy, an eight-year-old Border Collie, has his owner well trained. When Teddy’s owner was between jobs, each morning the two would take...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Tis the season for…moving
Or thinking about moving. Or planning to move. Soon. Your dog, of course, has no idea what cataclysm you are about to inflict on his...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Consistency
Airedale Mia wakes up each day a bit muddled. Her owner, you see, had a bad hair day on Wednesday. And last week, the car needed a $600...
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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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Strangers Among Us
In a perfect world, Maisie’s owners would have no social life. Maisie, a six year old Boxer mix, is content to hang out in her newly...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Fear of Flying (Chairs)
Boxer mix Tammy is so afraid of folding chairs that she refuses to go out the back door when the chairs are there. Earlier in the summer,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Love, Trust and a Hobby
Shelton is a 4 year old Yorkipoo that was recently adopted by a young couple. The rescue group had minimal information about Shelton. All...
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