It’s been a long haul for the people of Barre, Montpelier and all the other towns in Vermont affected by the flooding, almost two weeks ago now. I went to doctors appointment today and one of the first things I noticed was how quiet and peaceful it was. I'm one of the managers of an … Continue reading Vermont Flood day 12
Category: dogs
It’s a Scary World
Yesterday I saw a man, 6’ tall, built like a boxer, with a scruffy beard, wearing a worn baseball cap, cupping an 8 week old puppy in his hands. She fit in his palms, golden-brown fur wet from a recent walk in the rain. He lifted the puppy.He was in a dog training room, dozens … Continue reading It’s a Scary World
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Becoming a Feud
This doe is out of control. Once again she has terrorized my poor pup. vulnerable puppy, before being terrorized by doe I was sitting in my back yard when Beatle started barking. Sure enough the doe was back. You can see one of our previous encounters (we've had several) here. In the photo below you … Continue reading Becoming a Feud
Morning Excursion
It’s been a busy morning, full of unexpected company. It began as I took my dog for a walk along a nearby back road. I had just stopped to say hello to a butterfly, when I notice a red fox up ahead. Fortunately, I saw it before my dog, so by the time she threw … Continue reading Morning Excursion
By Tooth and Claw: A Day in the Life
How one deer deals with dogs.
Dog Language – Play Groups
I often take my puppy and my camera to a play group. I took this series of photos on a sunny afternoon not long ago. Let me introduce the cast of characters: Olive, a Golden Retriever, is a puppy and submissive to everyone. She is timid but loves to play. Beta, a white Shepard is … Continue reading Dog Language – Play Groups
Crate Training your Dog
When I was a kid, in the 60’s, we got a puppy and did what everyone at the time did. We taught her to sit, and, training complete, threw her outside. She came in again when she was old enough not to mess in the house, but she mostly lived outside. Of course, we kids … Continue reading Crate Training your Dog
Where April Went. A Story of Writing Block
I didn't write for a month. I've been lamenting my writing block, trying to figure out how to break through. I decided to examine it more closely. I sat down in my favorite chair with coffee close to hand. Then Beadle started bothering the cat, so I told her to get down, and removed the … Continue reading Where April Went. A Story of Writing Block
puppy play
Beadle is now 12 weeks old and I've gone from hating puppies to thinking they're kind of cute. In other words, she is now sleeping through the night. In the past month she has gone through many changes (the most important to my mind being that increased bladder control). She has gone from 13 to … Continue reading puppy play
The Nature of Things 