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The Trouble With Walking Two Dogs

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I love my dogs. They are my constant companions, and I’ve jumped through a lot of hoops to get us all relocated across the country. One thing we’ve all had to adjust to is the lack of a backyard. Back in New Jersey, I could just open the door and let Moose and Lally romp in the yard for as long as they wanted. Here, we don’t have that luxury. Instead, we have to take walks — usually four per day. Sometimes, I can trust Lally to be off the leash and stay close. When we’re walking a new route, … Continue reading →

Electric Fences

Because Chihiro is at least part hound dog, we can’t rely on her to stay with us in our yard. She might be good most of the time, but all it takes is one squirrel or neighborhood cat and she’s off on the chase. So we made the decision to purchase an electric fence. This is a decision I made with much trepidation. I abhor the idea of causing any pain to my dog. But we just don’t have the budget for a real fence at the moment, and our yard is so large it would be a shame if … Continue reading →

Deer in the House

Did you happen to see that story today about a deer jumping through someone’s window and into their study? The homeowner, he lives in Michigan, simply opened the door so the deer, a six-point buck, could leave. While a deer crashing through a window and into someone’s home is not that common, I have noticed that there has been a lot of deer activity lately. Last year, we would be delighted if we would spot a deer or two off in the distance. This year, they practically knock on the door twice a day. Just looking out of my kitchen … Continue reading →