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Played lots of fetch this weekend. Red and Blue love fetch, and they always bring the ball back. Champ loves to chase the ball, but either doesn't get it or gets it and runs off to chew on it. Bear used to run off with the ball and chew on it, but with lots of encouragement he's actually bringing the ball back to me now. Good boys! read more

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We took the big dogs for a walk on Sunday and I tried Champ on a Gentle Leader head collar again. The first time we tried it last summer, he threw a huge fit. About 100 feet down the road, he flopped on his back and scratched at the harness until he made his mouth bleed. The second time I tried it was when I took him rollerblading, and it went a… read more

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Having a little time off for Christmas, I got to spend some time at home with the critters. I found out that Gwennie and Pepe LOVE to potty in the house. They're very sneaky about it. I was reading on the couch and one of them would jump down, get a drink of water in the kitchen, and disappear. Then a minute later they'd be back on the couch. … read more

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A while ago I wrote about how Bear absolutely refused to go in his crate. We have 3 large dog crates in our dog room. Now all of a sudden when I say "Bear, kennel", he goes in a different kennel. They're exactly the same size, XL plastic crate. I don't know why but he decided he likes that crate now. I'm just glad he does it, it was getting pr… read more

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Our ridiculously cute foster kitten, Toby, got neutered yesterday. He's been very mellow and snuggly, but after the neuter he was a crazy cat! Attacking us, growling at the other cats over toys, etc. Sarah said his testes were keeping him down. read more