Archive for January, 2009

Service Dog with Separation Anxiety Becomes Mud Dog

Monday, January 26th, 2009

A week ago, I was complaining about the cold weather.  One day it was finally warm enough to leave Max out in the garage when I left him home alone.  Max and I were very excited.  He couldn’t wait to get to his really messy Kong filled with mac and cheese or spaghetti.

Oh, what a big mistake that was!  I didn’t think about all the sloppy slush that was melting off my cars.  The garage floor was quite messy.  Unfortunately my highly trained, service dog, decided to lay down in the slop and get busy with his food.  Did my intelligent dog lay on the bed I’d left for him?  Apparently not!  He was covered in dirt upon my return.  Unfortunately, I hadn’t really planned a dog bath in my day.  But, if I was to let Max into the house, a bath was mandatory. 

It was not pleasant but Max emerged a much cleaner dog.  And now, I’m going to watch what I wish for or I’ll be washing more mush off my mutt.

Where are the dog days of summer?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Baby, it’s cold outside. 

I’m in Michigan and it’s been cold for too long.  Are you remembering to keep your dog warm if you’re in a cold environment like me?

 

Dogs don’t get cold – wrong

Some people think just because dogs have fur, they don’t get cold.  No way!  Their paws are so sensitive.  Just like people, they can’t be outside for long in bitter cold unless a lot of precautions are taken.

 

Max hasn’t been getting enough walks lately.  With dangerous wind chills and icy streets, it’s been a challenge.  We need to do better.  He needs to get out.  Any ideas for how to stay motivated?