Posted by in dogs When you live in a small, close-knit community, you say yes to things when you can. A neighbor who teaches at the elementary school asked us if Bodhi and Gracie would be part of the Reading Parade for the Kindergarten and First Grade classes to celebrate their accomplishments this year. Sounded like fun (and spoiler…Read more »
Posted by in dogs There a big adoption event in our area each year called Petpalooza. All the rescues, TNR related groups, animal related vendors, and others all come for a one-day event. I’ve never gone before but the dog therapy group that Gracie hopes to join was there, and so were many of the rescues I know. The…Read more »
Posted by in Flowers Posted by in dogs Those of you who train dogs may know what I mean about this. You can tell when your dog finally “gets it,” when the light bulb goes on. If they could talk it would be something like: “Ooohhhh, THAT’S what you want me to do.” (Maybe its like this with kids too…some of you moms…Read more »
Posted by in dogs Ari and Gracie, sitting in a tree…well, not really. Gracie might be able to manage it, maybe, but Ari is just a bit big. But that didn’t stop him from giving his girlfriend a little kiss. Ari is a Leonberger, and a couple weeks younger than Gracie, and they’ve liked each other since they first…Read more »
Posted by in dogs Part of Gracie’s training as a possible therapy dog relies on our working with strangers. And neighbors. One of the more difficult exercises she needs to complete is for both of us to walk up to someone (known or not), have Gracie sit, and the two people shake hands, exchange a pleasantry or two, and…Read more »
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