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You Should Have Seen The Other Guy?

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We have a wonderful off-leash dog park about seven miles from our new home. I’ve taken Moose and Lally to the park four times in the ten days we’ve been here! Imagine, if you will, an acre or so of land, securely fenced, with a walking path around the perimeter, plenty of sturdy water bowls, and a few benches for us two-leggers. My friend Julie calls it Doggy Disneyland. On Saturday, Moose got attacked. Moose, Lally, and I were walking the loop, as I like to call it — a bark covered path around the park. A wheaten terrier who … Continue reading →

Introducing a New Dog to Other Pets

No two dogs are alike. Some live peacefully with cats, birds, rodents, and other small animals. Some don’t do as well in a household with other animals. Some dogs will learn to accept one particular animal, but not others of the same breed. In general, a dog will do better in a home with other animals if he has lived with other animals in the past. Think twice about a dog who has ever killed another animal or is very possessive over food, toys, or even the water bowl. Be very careful with a dog who chases squirrels, rabbits, birds, … Continue reading →