Monthly Archives: January 2012

Dr. Dog Celebrates Birthday

Posted on January 31, 2012 by daysofourdogs

  Jake is 14 today. Yes, he is an old man but often doesn’t act like it. He enjoys toys, treats and laps. He must bark at squirrels and other dogs. He takes security seriously and checks the backyard perimeter … Continue reading →

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Three Dogs Mean Three Personalities

Posted on January 19, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Max is fitting in well. He is eager to please, exuberant, loving and needy. Jake is calm, independent, astute and loving. Windy is assertive, egocentric, manipulative and loving. Somehow all this is working so far. People learn about dogs needing … Continue reading →

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Routine Becomes Normal For Our Dogs

Posted on January 12, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Max is fitting in. Slowly learning Jake is number 1 and Windy is number 2, he is finding his place by not being aggressive. Managing his diabetes has not been difficult. The insulin shots are given subcutaneously. Thank goodness I … Continue reading →

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