Author Archives: BigFootClub

TICK CONTROL, FLEA CONTROL

A recent discussion about Ehrlichia prompted a reminder that topical control is important, but there are multiple steps that you can take to reduce exposure to ticks and fleas.  Some tick products don’t work fast enough to kill the tick … Continue reading

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CONNECTING THE DOGS

“An eventful life;” this comment was made by a friend once.  I would never want to be without some eventfulness, but sometimes the number, frequency and sequence of events is hard to reconcile.  The value and necessity of flexibility and … Continue reading

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UNIQUENESS AND INDIVIDUALITY

This morning, Banner is almost back to the full Banner.  She’s been readjusting slowly since we lost Jade. But today, when we went to town for a walk, she got into the van with very little reservation.  This time we … Continue reading

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ADJUSTING TO LOSS

Its’ a tough adjustment time when you lose someone, for the other Newfs as well as for us.  They are all individuals and don’t react in the same way.  Banner, who is usually high-tilt, sometimes spinning off her axis, has … Continue reading

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