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The Blessing of Animal Companions

Reflections on living with and caring for animals

Category: dog behavior

October 17, 2013October 16, 2013

Eeewww…and boo!

Posted by derrycats in aging, dog behavior, dogs, old dogs, pet care, pets

“Eeewww…and boo!” my sister wrote this morning in response to a note I’d sent out to my siblings. Butterscotch used to be my dad’s dog, and she came to live with us when Dad could no longer care for her. Periodically I send out a short update to my sisters about her health or something…Read more »

September 23, 2013

Therapy Animals

Posted by derrycats in cat, cat behavior, cats, dog behavior, dog walking, dogs, pet care, pet sitting, pets

No good vacation goes unpunished, and mine was no exception. Things have been a mile a minute since I returned, even on days that looked as if they were going to be quiet. Not. I have been getting just a wee bit…or maybe a lot…cranky. But bless the animals I pet sit for who can…Read more »

September 8, 2013September 20, 2019

What part of ….don’t you understand? : A dog walker’s lament

Posted by derrycats in dog behavior, dog training, dog walking, dogs, pet care, pet sitting, pets

I can tell it is time for vacation. I have the pre-vacation crankies. The ones that tell you that you are overdue for some time away. Good thing it is coming soon. But before I go, permit me a short rant. (Or don’t…up to you.) Why is it that some folks think they know your…Read more »

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