Category Archives: Waste Management

While Walking the Dogs Yesterday …

Posted on June 14, 2012 by daysofourdogs

A pleasant evening walk was nearly ruined yesterday, but Invisible Fence kept a disaster from happening. A spaniel and a beagle live a few houses down. They usually play in their backyard, but the spaniel knows how to sneak into … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days, Dog Food Recall

Posted on May 8, 2012 by daysofourdogs

A rainy day can be a challenge for housetraining, so I watch everyone go out and praise them lavishly when they take care of their business. A soaking, overnight rain means the creek behind the house rushes loudly. When Jake, … Continue reading →

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Dachshund Gets Revenge, Part Two

Posted on May 31, 2011 by daysofourdogs

  Windy is too smart for her own good. A few days ago she upped the ante of her anger. Windy wanted to leave with me as I was headed out the door to run errands. She left a deposit for … Continue reading →

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Dachshund Gets Revenge

Posted on May 23, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Windy never ceases to amaze me. We have had her since September, but it feels like we have had her for years. She learns the house rules quickly. And just as quickly, figures out how to sneak around them. The … Continue reading →

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Time At Home Leaves Mischief For Wiener Dogs

Posted on April 8, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Finally, a piddle pad I can live with. But I’m not so sure about Windy. I was out with Hope, who is doing better, for more than six hours yesterday. But I knew Windy would not last that long. OUT! … Continue reading →

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Puppies, House-Training And Weather

Posted on February 25, 2011 by daysofourdogs

A friend brought home a puppy yesterday, and I don’t envy her. With the usual Ohio mix today of sleet, ice, snow and rain, waste management will not be easy. When you can control your conditions, housetraining does not have … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain Go Away

Posted on February 21, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Before stepping outside this morning, Hope, and later Windy, saw the drizzle and did a lightening-fast about-face from the back door. Sigh. I herd Hope out and tell her how wonderful she is as she walks down the ramp. Windy … Continue reading →

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Weather Woes And Walking

Posted on February 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Angel dog Duffy, West Highland white terrier, had superior waste management skills. Angel dog Justin, mini schnauzer, had ears that stood straight up. Ice and single-digit wind chill are not making walkie time worth it. Hope and Jake want walks. … Continue reading →

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Waste Management Getting Tricky

Posted on February 2, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The crazy Ohio weather is befuddling my furkids. The ice from yesterday melted last night, but high winds are re-freezing what is left. We have a ramp down the back steps to make it easier for the wiener dogs, who … Continue reading →

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Dogs Don’t Think Ice Is Nice

Posted on February 1, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The furkids’ toenails didn’t help them grip the ice this morning. All three slipped and fell while heading out to potty. No one was injured, and everyone took care of his or her business quickly. Here is how the day … Continue reading →

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