So a few weeks ago Laika caught a baby turkey. Now I've seen plenty of turkeys roost (fly upwards into a tree) in my day, but apparently this little guy hadn't gotten that far in his lessons yet. And the poor mama turkey and his siblings just looked … [Read more...]

I am in the middle of a frustrating week of intermittent internet access - oh the things we take for granted. So no extra Laika photo this week, I'm getting straight to the point before it goes out again. Have a great weekend and give your stable … [Read more...]

In what continues to baffle me Laika still hasn't destroyed any of those cheap squeaky toys I bought. It started with one, and after seeing how happy it made her I picked up a few more. So now here we are a month later; she has 3 cheap squeaky toys … [Read more...]

It's been 10 years since Katrina, and this collection of interviews is nothing short of chilling. Everything we know is gone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAK3IJf64r8&feature=youtu.be From using food as a reward in training to creating your … [Read more...]

From the awesome "clear the shelters" event to training dogs to sniff out cancer, here are my favorite dog articles of the week. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Awesome Dog Articles of the Week I Killed My Dog Today If you couldn't tell … [Read more...]

Do you have a Netflix account? If you do I highly recommend checking out Dogs On The Inside (available for streaming). Prison dog programs are awesome, and this documentary takes a look at the strong relationships formed between inmates and the dogs … [Read more...]

Who wakes up at 7am on a Saturday morning and decides it's the perfect time to play? Laika, that's who. Dogs are the ultimate optimists, always ready for some fun. I'm sure that's part of the reason I find them so endearing. Having a big pink squeaky … [Read more...]

Did You Celebrate National Mutt Day? After seeing all of those irritating stories about Hulk (the world's largest Pit Bull) this week I was feeling a bit miffed. I knew I had to find a way to chill out. So to celebrate National Mutt Day (yesterday) … [Read more...]

Did you know that dirt roads are the perfect spot to get rid of trash? I've lived here for a few years now and it still amazes me how many "drive & dumps" we have; people tossing all sorts of crap onto the side of the road. We've seen piles of … [Read more...]

Do your dogs nails grow really fast? I just clipped Laika's last week, and as I look at this photo from a few days ago it appears they've already grown back full force. Seriously. I figure I can't be the only one that struggles to keep their dogs … [Read more...]