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Speaking of Humping

Speaking of Humping

Speaking of humping... Years ago, my Chiropractor asked how to get his Retriever to stop humping furniture, blankets, and house guests. I asked if the Dog was causing harm to himself or others. He said 'no' and I declared TO MY CHIROPRACTOR that happy humping was good for the Dog's back. On the other side, dominance, insecurity, nervousness, jealousy, and confusion about social status are some culprits I have seen in my practice and all are fix-able. AND THEN, THERE IS ECSTASY...
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Leash - pulling IS pushy

Leash - pulling IS pushy

Taking a closer look at 'Pushiness'; we see the results and they are not pretty.  What if... Memories associated with an activity (for example WALK...
Troublemakers, Rebels, and Misfits.

Troublemakers, Rebels, and Misfits.

Here’s to us… “Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things di...
Newly Discovered Side Effects and Benefits

Newly Discovered Side Effects and Benefits

Emailed Dec. 26th. Hi Meg, I thought I should warn you of the unusual side effects of Calm Balm and Brave Balm. Yesterday I hosted Christmas dinner...
Blending Animal and Human Behavior

Blending Animal and Human Behavior

When my GrandChildren were 18 months and 3 years old, respectively; I visited for the first time in quite a while. They were shy and stood back wit...
In The Blink of an Eye...

In The Blink of an Eye...

~ Did you see that? Everything just changed! Hackles went down.  ~ Breathing got calmer.  They quit barking!!  ~ Our new Cat came out from hiding. ...
Separation Anxiety Solutions (a 3 minute video)

Separation Anxiety Solutions (a 3 minute video)

From BlackWing Farms' Animals Inside Out - a YOUTUBE video 
Hammock Blend Earned its Name

Hammock Blend Earned its Name

HAMMOCK BLEND is a Remedy born out of personal desperation. (HaHa - as were all my formulas - if the truth be known!) My husband was a few months i...
Three Pillows and a Pair of Crocs

Three Pillows and a Pair of Crocs

Street Dog from Mexico. I’d bet my paycheck on it. She walked, talked, and kept her distance as a good street Dog would. She had slant eyes from to...
Unintended Consequences

Unintended Consequences

CONSEQUENCES: the result, effect, outcome of something occurring earlier. Like what?  Positive ACTIONS result from, result in better choices. Healt...
ZOOM, HUNT, BUCK! Then, please, Settle Down.

ZOOM, HUNT, BUCK! Then, please, Settle Down.

Try to stay out of the way of all that happiness - it could be dangerous. Knocked down by your own Dog is not good for your resume or dating profil...
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3 Rotties, 2 GSDs, 5 Border Collies, a few Terriers, and 17 Cats.

3 Rotties, 2 GSDs, 5 Border Collies, a few Terriers, and 17 Cats.

Not all 37 in the house at once! But now, a lifetime later, they all reside in my heart's photo album. I miss them, their uniqueness, their pack me...