Tag Archives: Walks

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, Obesity and Diabetes

Posted on May 14, 2012 by daysofourdogs

My Mother’s Day presents from the furkids: 50 percent accuracy on the piddle pad, half of my lunch knocked of the ottoman and eaten, and slurps and snuggles. It balanced out. Max’s blood work last week indicated we needed to … Continue reading →

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Walking And Remembering

Posted on October 11, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Walking the furkids is a relaxing activity for fall. Jake and Windy do not tire as easily as in summer but are not enamored to walk in twilight or dark. As Hope grew to love her walks, my husband and … Continue reading →

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Waiting And Wondering

Posted on August 31, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Not knowing what is to come requires a person to be patient. Hope had an infusion of a chemotherapy drug Aug. 25 and started a pill to work with the infusion Aug. 27. We are waiting. The lymph nodes under … Continue reading →

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Destructive Dogs

Posted on August 23, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is continuing to do well. Yesterday she walked up to me while I was sitting on the couch, looked me in the eye and told me she wanted a walk. NOW! Her “I want a walk” bark infected Jake … Continue reading →

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Hot Dogs

Posted on July 22, 2011 by daysofourdogs

With the furkids lounging in an air-conditioned living room, I think they forget how hot it is. Potty breaks are brief because of the heat and humidity, but their short-terms memories are toast when it comes to begging for a … Continue reading →

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Walking In Summertime

Posted on July 18, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The furkids, while living in an air-conditioned house, don’t know that temperatures are in the 90s and the humidity is so heavy you could almost swim in the air. Hope argued with me yesterday. At mid-day she wanted a walk. … Continue reading →

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Dachshunds, Schnauzers And Summer

Posted on June 2, 2011 by daysofourdogs

  One disadvantage of having a wiener dog is he is low to the ground. In summertime, this can be a problem. Heat from concrete, blacktop, etc. will affect your dachshund faster than a taller dog. If you walk your … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Girl Reaches Milestone

Posted on May 16, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope gave me a kiss! When she knows she will get a walk, Hope gets happy and excited. The video is from March 2011 before she was diagnosed with lymphoma. The other day Jake, Windy and Hope knew they were … Continue reading →

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