Tag Archives: Dog Behavior

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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Doggie Mind Games

Posted on January 28, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake refuses to fall prey to Windy’s feminine wiles. Or so it may seem. Whenever Windy tries to be sociable by sniffing Jake’s privates, he gives her a soft growl and moves away. When Jake is on my lap and … Continue reading →

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Barking Is Not Just For Dogs

Posted on January 17, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The more I live with dogs, the more I realize how they share many human conditions. When Jake or Windy doesn’t feel well, my lap is the place to be. Not my husband’s lap. Mine. Yesterday Windy wanted in my … Continue reading →

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Another Puppy Mill Girl Surprise

Posted on January 10, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope, our miniature schnauzer who was in an Amish puppy mill for five years, decided she wanted a walk and didn’t care if no one else wanted one. Hope started her “I want a walk” bark. Jake and Windy joined … Continue reading →

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Wiener Dogs Are Wonderful

Posted on January 5, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Even though Windy and Jake are the same breed, their personalities are different. Jake is more outgoing, Windy sedate. Jake can demand with a strong bark what he wants: treats, walks or attention. Windy, however, makes eyes at you while … Continue reading →

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Tummy Rubs Mean More Than Comfort

Posted on January 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Ah, what a life Jake has – no job, no mortgage and no worries. We take care of all that, and he can relax. When a dog shows you his tummy that tells you he accepts your authority. Also in … Continue reading →

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Dogs Love Disgusting Smells

Posted on December 20, 2010 by daysofourdogs

If an odor is bad, I guarantee it that your furkid will revel in its source. Dogs have millions more olfactory receptors than humans. They can detect multiple layers of odors. This is what makes them ideal to detect bombs, … Continue reading →

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Dog Hero Receives Stem-Cell Treatment

Posted on December 15, 2010 by daysofourdogs

In time for Christmas, a German Shepherd dog that served in Iraq and stayed with his dying partner is getting a chance at a longer life. Lex, wounded, stayed with Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee after they were hit from a … Continue reading →

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