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CONVERSATIONS

Banner and I had a little conversation last week. It can be surprisingly enlightening to exchange ideas with a Newf. They can be good listeners, and they can be just as surprised by what we understand of those exchanges. Ordinarily, … Continue reading

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HUMANS CAN BE OBLIVIOUS

To what’s important to a good Newf. We had rain last night.  That wouldn’t ordinarily be spectacular, but this year it has only occurred for about the third time since early in June.  Banner didn’t sleep through the night.  Maybe … Continue reading

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READING THE SIGNS

As we reached the park, there were barriers on the road to where we usually park. Looking around to see why, there were food trucks along the north side. Ahhhh. She did it again. Continue reading

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THE NEWFOUNDLAND POINT

She may not lift a front paw, straighten her tail and go into a rigid posture, but when Banner points, humans (need to) listen.  Clearly pointers think that humans are hard of hearing and you have to take extra measures … Continue reading

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