Tag Archives: Dog Behavior

Dachshund Continues Plan for World Domination

Posted on July 18, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Windy is a sneaky girl. We call her the “fun police”. Yesterday while I was sitting in the floor playing with Max, who was on his back enjoying himself, Windy runs across the room, jumps in my lap, and lets … Continue reading →

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Power Outage Confuses Dogs

Posted on July 17, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Not long ago a large part of the Midwest lost power for days, or more than a week in some places, and Jake, Windy and Max were perplexed. We were part of more than 500,000 Ohio folks who lost electricity. … Continue reading →

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Warm Weather Walking

Posted on June 15, 2012 by daysofourdogs

A hot weekend is coming. if you have dogs that are blessed with short legs, please remember they get toasted from the pavement. We like to walk our furnkids at sundown. At sundown our crew has more energy, and evening … Continue reading →

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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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Dogs Gonna Itch, Dogs Gonna Scratch

Posted on June 4, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Furkids will scratch. Fleas are not the only reason. How many times during the day do you feel an itch? Those toenails will feel good.

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Dog Vomit In Middle of Night

Posted on June 1, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Sick children wake their parents up at night, and furkids are no exceptions. About 4 a.m. a few days ago I woke to a warm wetness on my back. Then I heard the gagging. I knew if I rolled one … Continue reading →

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Dog Reunions Are Mixed

Posted on May 29, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Windy and I returned home a few days ago. Max lost his mind when I walked in the door; however, he was less than thrilled to see his sister. Windy dominates Max over places. Max dominates her over food. Windy … 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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Dogs Want Their Trash and Play Time

Posted on February 29, 2012 by daysofourdogs

One of the reasons dog people love their furkids is because dogs are honest. They are so basic with their emotions you know where you stand with them. Jake takes his job seriously as watchdog. Each Tuesday morning he is … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Can Be Managed in Dogs

Posted on February 16, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Max is doing well. He gets seven units of Humulin N insulin every 12 hours. This insulin, which humans also use, must be given after breakfast. At night he gets a few tidbits and then his shot. You must give … Continue reading →

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