Freedom at the Dog Park

It finally happened. My dog Libby got to run around outside, off-leash. On our neighborhood walks, it always breaks my heart this pint-size Yorkie can’t go off on her own since… well, she can’t be trusted and would end up in the next county. Instead, she tugs (and tugs and tugs), performing a slow-motion gallop, […]

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Pandemonium at the Bird Feeder

  There’s a rumble happening. It’s mean and nasty and you can cut the tension with a knife. It doesn’t help that our Yorkie terrier is the instigator, getting everyone riled up and on edge. According to Libby there are too many birds on our back deck and even worse, they’re joined by the biggest […]

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An Autumn Walk with Libby

  There’s something comforting in a creature who doesn’t know what’s going on in the world. My Yorkie Libby doesn’t care who is president, what’s Covid-19, or even the name of her town. All Libby cares about are the awesome fall sights, tastes, and smells on our neighborhood walks… Each afternoon I put on her […]

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A Summer Walk With Libby

  Almost every day, all year round, my dog Libby walks me. Yes, between the tugging, pulling, and “course-setting,” this little Yorkie-terrier is in charge. Every day at 3:00 p.m., she comes to my chair while I read, and stares. Finally, I look at her and sigh. “Okay, let’s go.” Libby trots to her leash […]

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Did the Crate Change… or Did Libby?

It’s a debate for the ages. Should our terrier Libby be allowed to sleep with us each night…or should she be made to stay in her crate? Practical people remind us that Libby is a dog. “Don’t allow her on furniture of any kind, including the bed,” they say. Then there are the softies. “What’s […]

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The 6 Faces of Libby

  She’s a family member who wears more hats than Beyonce. Her roles are varied — but vital — and I think she knows it. She even has this self-important strut as she trots through our house. Yes, Libby knows she’s not only loved, but needed. Here are the six vital roles this Yorkie/Papillion plays. […]

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Lady Bug, Lady Bug…. Fly Away Home Already!!

  Not since the Mongol Conquest of China in the 13th century, has there been such an invasion. But instead of men on horseback, we have tiny red and black-dotted beetles. There’s one room in our house these ladybugs especially crave, which now belongs to my mom. She’s tried everything to get rid of this […]

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Okay, So I’m The Worst Dog Trainer… Ever.

  I admit it. My terrier Libby needs work. Like the misbehaving child in school, I see where my “slight spoiling” has created a great sense of entitlement in this little Yorkie. I’ve had her over four years and you’d think I would’ve taught this animal better by now. How bad a wild child is […]

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6 Reasons Not to Get Another Cat…*sniff*

  It hurts not having a cat. I’ve had felines all my life and love everything (well, almost everything) about them. I love their soft fur. I love the way they undulate while walking on their toes. I love their need for cuddling. My cat Rocky died three months ago and I’m still grieving. So […]

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The Case of the Missing Socks

  Like many great mysteries, this one started with a question. One day my husband Randy turned to me, “Have you seen any of my socks? A lot seem to be missing.” I had also noticed a number of his black “Fruit of the Loom Crew Lengths” had disappeared. There was one thing to do. […]

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