Tag: life with dogs
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Simplifying my closet with Stitch Fix
A white and turquoise Stitch Fix box by the front door makes for a seriously happy mail day. And happened to coordinate just perfectly with the giant tea mug in my hand. Note: post contains referral links, which means I’ll get credit to buy more clothes if you schedule a fix through my links. When…
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Dog obedience training graduate!
Last week, Piper — the dog I almost took back during our two-week trial from the rescue organization — graduated from beginners’ obedience school. Not only did we make it all the way through, but Piper did GREAT! This might just be proud doggie mom speaking here, but she may have even been head of…
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Doggie doorbell helps house-training
When I find something that improves my life in big or small ways, I’m going to share, no matter what it is. This time around: the doggie “doorbell” for house-training. When we first brought Piper home, she had no clue she wasn’t suppose to pee in the house. She’d squat and do it any ol’…
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Dog training miracle tool
In October, I brought home a cute little mutt who promptly made me rethink the decision. We joked that she had some kind of split-personality disorder because she could be sweet as pie, but often turned into a jumping, pouncing, play-biting SPAZ-MONSTER. Although there was no aggression involved, Ken and I got mighty tired of…
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Valentine’s Art: mixed media fun
What do a couple of girls longing for (but oh-so-far-from) the beach do with themselves on a cold winter day? Make art — and talk about the beach! I keep telling you, this creative stuff is reawakening a happier part of my brain and I like it. I don’t want Kathryn to lose it like…