Monthly Archives: June 2011

Earlier this week we saw Shayne’s search drive flourishing and the umph she puts into searching…  I wanted to share with you what Shayne really loves and what she really has a ridiculous amount of drive for…. frisbee!  I don’t … Continue reading →

This weekend I was a total klutz and while working with a metal latch/hook thing, I jammed it under my index finger nail (it pulled the nail away from the bed OUCH!).  Holy cow, did that hurt!  My whole finger … Continue reading →

Perhaps I’m at my breaking point of stress but goodness gracious, if I hear one more person suggest using an e-collar, prong collar, or choke chain with a dog who simply has no manners or who is not focused… I … Continue reading →

If you haven’t ever tried nose games, I highly suggest them.  They are a fun way to tire out a dog mentally and physically.  True to her drivey nature, Shayne has some crazy search drive and loves these types of … Continue reading →

I hate that it’s come to this… and I sincerely apologize to all my readers… really, I do.  I know it’s wrong but I can’t help it. A few weeks ago I entered Rio’s photo in a contest on Facebook … Continue reading →

I admit it… I have been biting my nails for as long as I can remember.  Not to the point of Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings…but bitten nonetheless.  There was about three years in college and grad school … Continue reading →

Yesterday I picked winners of my contest and today I’ve been the quite honored recipient of the Versatile Blogger Award by Janet over at Canine Confidence and from Kristine at Rescued Insanity (from a while back and I totally forgot … Continue reading →

I don’t know if timing is just that freakishly connected or what, but as I announced this contest I got a giant wholesale order to make.  I have been busily braiding, and cutting, and tying, and packaging for the last … Continue reading →

When I first went to meet Shayne at the humane society, we were in the meet-n-greet room together and she did everything she could not to engage with me.  I sat in the middle of the floor and just looked … Continue reading →

Well, it’s official!  After nearly 3 months in my home as a foster Dexter has been adopted… by someone else!  Dexter went to his new adoptive home on Friday and I’ve already gotten a positive update from his new family.  … Continue reading →