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,...
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Rachel R. Baum
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The dogs of India
I’d heard about the street dogs of India before but never thought I would see them firsthand; but then, I visited India myelf. My oldest...
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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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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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A mutt by any other name
I don’t mean to offend anyone by saying this, because nearly every hybrid dog I have met has been a love and are darn cute and make...
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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...
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Rachel R. Baum
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“Training” the Untrained Dog
Some dog owners think that training their dog is a formal enterprise that involves attending classes, walking in an ordered circle apace...
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Rachel R. Baum
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Listen Up!
Forgive me if I talk about barking yet again. This time, the topic is owner-directed barking. Also known as back talk, sass, and lip....
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Rachel R. Baum
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Wallflower at Doggy Day Care
Black Labrador Tanya sees the world as a dangerous and scary place. Tanya’s owners thought it would be a fabulous idea to bring her to...
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