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Posted on May 21, 2018May 22, 2018

When Your Dog Wakes Up With the Sun

Are you like me? Do you often say to yourself, “How can I get even less sleep?” If you find that you are spending far too much time in your…

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Posted on May 8, 2018May 8, 2018

My Dog Never Does This! The Off-Leash Menace

It came out of nowhere. We were in a nice neighborhood where this is not supposed to happen. So much of the day had gone well and without any disruptions.…

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Posted on August 22, 2017April 23, 2018

Fostering A Large Dog With Others in the House: Tales of the Giant Mush Puppy

It’s been another couple of weeks, and a lot has happened in Rufus’ exciting life. He remained unimpressed with the eclipse, essentially telling me we have to travel to the…

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Posted on July 5, 2017July 2, 2018

Rufus (partially) Conquers Mt Bierstadt

My friend Morriah invited me on a hike today and after much hemming and hawing on my part, I agreed to go. Initially we were to hike Square Top Mountain. Morriah…

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Posted on June 5, 2017April 23, 2018

Leashes: Choose one & use one

Last week I took Rufus to City Park for a training stroll. It was a gorgeous Sunday so of course much of Denver showed up as well. This was ideal. I…

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Posted on May 31, 2017April 23, 2018

Taking Your Dog On A Hike

I count myself among the extremely fortunate for having so many beautiful hiking trails nearby. From Denver I can drive a mere thirty minutes away and find myself near the…

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Posted on May 28, 2017April 23, 2018

Rescue Dog Challenges: Stranger Danger

Back to basics: For anyone new to the blog – this is what we are all about Rufus is my second rescue dog. The first is Sophie, and she has…

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Posted on May 17, 2017April 23, 2018

Suitcases

I am headed out for a few days of beautiful South Carolina weather to attend the 2017 BlogPaws Conference. It coincides perfectly with the oncoming snow Denver is supposed to…

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Posted on April 20, 2017April 24, 2018

71.5 Pounds of Love

Yesterday gave us one of our many vet visits. My hands were full holding Rufus and giving him treats to keep him distracted. The vet is a terrifying place for him…

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Posted on April 7, 2017April 24, 2018

Goodbye, Elk Meadows

    On Monday, Sophie and I said goodbye to our favorite dog park which is closing for three years. Elk Meadows, located in Evergreen, CO with a few hundred acres of…

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Posted on March 26, 2017April 24, 2018

The Madness of March and Calmness of Rufus

How do you make life difficult for a sleeping dog? You watch the Wisconsin-Florida Sweet Sixteen game, of course! This was a late game starting at 8pm Mountain Time and…

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Posted on March 23, 2017April 24, 2018

We Are Who We Are

Let’s update the “What Have We Been Chewing?” list Dustpan Kitchen compost bin $20 bill This all happened on the same night. My book club came over for dinner, and…

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Posted on February 28, 2017April 24, 2018

Revolting children

It is entirely possible that I have spoiled my dogs, just a bit. But allow me to become defensive for a moment. These are dogs, not children. They are not…

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Posted on February 15, 2017February 15, 2017

One, two, three: Get Loose Now!

Happy post Valentine’s Day, or as I like to say, Happy 50% Off Candy Day! My valentine is loose leash walking. I ♥ loose-leash walking. We are becoming a thing. Rufus and…

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Posted on January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

A good week!

Rufus has been tearing it up with walking at heel and playing with the toy on the flirt pole. Good stuff. First, on Wednesday we had a lesson with Eric.…

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