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Happy Alaska Anniversary, Rusty

Posted 11-04-2008 at 02:13 AM by alaskayorkie
Updated 11-05-2008 at 05:09 AM by alaskayorkie

I've had two life-changing events since I joined YT three years ago, and today is the anniversary of one of them.

A year ago today, on Nov. 4, 2007, my wife and I adopted Rusty, our chocolate Lab mix, from YTer MeganS.

Megan has been my bud since I met her here when she was just 12. As those of you who know her can attest, she's mature beyond her years (when she's not being a brat to me). When the Lord was passing out compassion and maturity, he doubled her share....

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Eddie's first visit as a therapy dog

Posted 10-13-2008 at 12:27 AM by alaskayorkie
Updated 10-13-2008 at 12:40 PM by alaskayorkie

Eddie had his first visit as a therapy dog today. It was an unexpectedly long haul for us to get to this point.

I've wanted to get Eddie into this every since he was allowed to visit a relative in the hospital informally. I saw the smiles he brought to the faces of patients, some of whom were terminal. He performed his tricks like a champ and didn't seem to care if those watching were in wheelchairs, on walkers or in bed.

It just seemed like he had something to offer...

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In defense of little dogs

Posted 09-10-2008 at 12:20 PM by alaskayorkie

I visit another dog forum from time to time in order to broaden my knowledge about dogs in general. There are more big-dog owners there, and I sometimes get information that I can't get here.

Recently, someone there posted a rant about "freaking" little dogs. I bit my tongue for a week and finally decided that the best way to address it was with a blog entry. I thought I'd pass on a version of that here in case others run across the same ignorance and are looking for arguments...

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Dog time doesn't feel like work

Posted 08-24-2008 at 01:55 AM by alaskayorkie

Is it just me, or does the time we spend with our dogs or FOR our dogs not wear us out as much as other weekly chores?

I've had a full plate at work for months now, and every extra hour wears me down. But in my free time, any time spent on the dogs feels like recreation. It relaxes me.

I'm not just talking about quality time like walks. Last week, I had to fill out a bunch of paperwork, attend a 2-hour orientation and get bloodwork done at the hospital so Eddie can...

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Close call at the park today

Posted 08-13-2008 at 12:24 PM by alaskayorkie

Our neighborhood park almost never has anyone in it in the mornings, and I feel comfortable letting my guys walk off leash. That's the main reason I've put Eddie through so many obedience classes. I wanted him to be able to walk off leash when I deem it safe. Jack is no problem. He's never more than a couple feet away and never wanders. Rusty is a bit more adventuresome, but his "come" is generally good.

Today, the downside of my love of unleashed walks reared its ugly head....

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