The Devil lives next door
Five year old Beagle Carlos hates the dog next door. He can’t see Cockapoo Sheldon. An 8 foot stockade fence separates the two dogs. It...
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Rachel R. Baum
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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...
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Rachel R. Baum
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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...
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Rachel R. Baum
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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...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Good cop, bad cop
On any given day, Pretzel is both a sweetheart and the terror of the neighborhood. Pretzel is a Cockapoo with two owners. One of...
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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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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...
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Rachel R. Baum
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How cute is that face!
It started with Lassie, the Collie. Or maybe it was Rin Tin Tin, the German Shepherd. Or that dog Petey from The Little Rascals, an...
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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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Why confess?
Because some dogs can swallow a sock faster than I can stop them Here’s the thing. All dogs can be trained – that’s my motto and my goal....
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Rachel R. Baum
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It's my yard and I'll bark if I want to
ONE dog can make a lot of noise. Is there an equation that measures the increase in decibel levels when TWO dogs see the garbage truck?...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Dog, interrupted
Or maybe it should be “Bite, interrupted.” Because some dogs will take the briefest of nips and back away so quickly that you’re not sure...
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Rachel R. Baum
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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...
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Rachel R. Baum
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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...
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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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Hugs and kisses
Chickie is a Spaniel mix, sweet-faced and sweet-natured. Her human companions had driven 3 hours in the pouring rain to pick her up. Yes,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Dog times two
Households with two or more dogs are more common than you think. Here’s the scenario I hear over and over: “We went to the breeder and...
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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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Its the thought that counts
This morning, a neighborhood cat left a dead mouse next to my car. It was a thoughtful gesture of appreciation, since we set food out...
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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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