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684 Rules for Housebreaking a Dog
"Cocker Puppy" watercolor by Nancy, copyright 20081) Stow Your Puppy Long acknowledged to be the "only" way to house train a puppy, a crate (or travel kennel) is a valuable tool and can become a safe haven...
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71How To Teach Your Dog To Come When Called - Every Time!
"Boxer Splash" pastel by Nancy, copyright 2008Of all the things dog owners ask me, how to get their dog to listen and come when called is usually at the forefront. Teaching a pup to come, or teaching the...
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75Skidboot, Trick Dog Extraordinaire
It was Christmas Eve 1992 when blacksmith David Hartwig was shoeing horses for a nearby ranch. "Hey David!" the ranch owner called. "Do you want a last-minute Christmas present for your wife?" Mr....
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72How To Rehabilitate Baby Squirrels
"Acorn Bomber" art by Nancy, copyright 2008My friend Susan Baker, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator who lives in Texas, told me she "got her first squirrel" today. It's the beginning of a myriad of baby...
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69Gem - The Back Porch Rescue Dog
I was sitting on my friend Robert's back porch when I noticed a small dog peering at me through the fence. She was tied to a tree next door. The dog was white with brown and black spots. She was looking at me...
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65Ten Ways to Introduce Your Dog to the New Baby
"Always There", Watercolor by NancyI've been asked by clients how best to introduce a new baby to their beloved dog. Here are ten ideas: 1) "Borrow" a baby (as new as possible) from another family for a...
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63Owl Spirit
"Snowy Owl" watercolor by Nancy, copyright 2008By Nancy J. Bailey Copyright 2007 The Great Spirit has given you more than you can bear So much wisdom to carry on your wings as light as air . When your...
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755 Things to Look for When Adopting a Pet
At a horse expo, I was suddenly tempted by a litter of Jack Russell mix pups. But the breeder unknowingly put me off. Here are five rules to follow when adopting a homeless pet from a shelter.
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76From Bark to Lark -- Do Dogs Have a Sense of Humor?
From slapstick to subtle, dog owners can attest to a true sense of humor in pets.
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59Elk Spirit
"Bull Elk" acrylic by Nancy, copyright 2008by Nancy J. Bailey copyright 2008 You were born in the meadows In the wild high country Your long legs unfolded You played in the trees . Your whole family led you...
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