Posted in General

Thanks to everyone who posted an answer to Chester urinating when people come over. As I was typing this, hubby said, "He doesn't urinate. He tinkles!" Something about that coming from hubby, who thinks I am too much of a pushover, was pretty funny. Anyway, it is definitely excitement and not submission. Not that he is … read more

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Posted in Behavior & Training

Chester's sister, Kodiak

The instructor was very kind. Chester was distracted and stopped three times before finally getting to me, then wouldn't sit right away. Seriously, he does it when he is at home. While we were doing the tests and graduating, Chester's sister showed up to start her puppy training. There is no denying they are little mates. (She ha… read more

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Posted in Entertainment

Getting mom ready for her in…

I am used to being waited on. If I want the faucet on (the best water comes from a faucet, not a bowl!) Mom is here to do it. When I cry for food, she measures it out for me. When I want the dog yelled out, I screech loudly and Mom does that too, although she is getting wiser to that trick. So, when I overheard she and Dad talki… read more

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Posted in Entertainment

Morris the Lion

As I said before, my grandma has "stray" cats. This means they get flea treatments, have been neutered, are well-fed, and in Schmushy's case, on a special diet, and have cat beds in the garage where they sleep every night, and actually spend much of the day in those beds when we are in summer's full swing. So, they have th… read more

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Posted in Behavior & Training

He NEVER leaves his favorite…

Okay, "Anxiety" might be a little strong. Then again, it might not be. Chester has been in puppy class for 7 weeks now. Next week there is no class, but the following week....THE TEST. I am a typical proud mama, I supposed, because I am here to tell you that my boy is sweet and affectionate and can do most of the… read more

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