A Winning Team
A Winning Team Dear Readers: I wanted to title this opinion piece, “How To Be Successful In Spite Of Your Partner” but Dawson was adamant that I stay positive and kind. I’m always kind but as you all know, it can be difficult to stay positive when your partner...
The Things You Love
The Things You Love A Valentine’s Day Commentary by Grady Buford Huntley Dear Readers, Everyone says that Valentine’s is a day to express your love but I am compelled to say that I strongly disagree. As my fellow canines know, one day of the year just doesn’t give us...
The Bullet
He sat still, looking out over the field, quiet as a church mouse. The only thing I saw moving was the twitching of his nostrils. I inhaled to calm myself since I was starting to feel very anxious. “Deep breaths.” I said to myself, “You can do this.” I was...
Humble Pie
Once, when one of my dogs behaved in such a manner that I didn’t recognize him (of course it was in front of a group of people), my teacher commented, “Dogs have a sense of humor.” I wasn’t sure if that explained my dog’s unexpected behavior or if he decided I needed...
Grady Goes to Camp. Day 3.
Personal Correspondence Camp Unleashed October 15, 2016 Dear Dawson, I think this was the best day ever at camp! I was busy, busy, busy and I loved it, loved it, loved it! The first class I attended was unlike any other you or I have been to and it was...
Grady Goes to Camp! Day 2.
Personal Correspondence Camp Unleashed October 14, 2016 Dear Dawson, Wow, what a day!! More fun than a lively game of chase! I was not disappointed at all. After Mom finally woke up (I was awake for hours checking our schedule), she fed me my delicious but...
Grady Goes to Camp! Day 1.
Personal Correspondence Camp Unleashed October 13, 2016 Dear Dawson, I said I would write you about my big adventures at Dog’s Camp so here it goes. Try not be be too jealous because I got to do a bunch of cool dog stuff with Mom while you had to stay...

NDTC Agility Trial – Standard run
I’m just not gonna think about it. Whatever Grady does on the course, I’ll remain positive but firm in my expectations. For the next minute, we both have our jobs to do so I’ll focus on mine and trust he will do his. The important thing is that Grady and I are here to...

How To Get Your Toy Back
Not giving it up! No way, no how! So you have a dog that you’d love to play fetch with but they refuse to bring the ball or frisbee back to you. Or, you are training them and as a reward, you toss your dog a toy only to find that they proceed to fly by you with the...

Joy to the Dog! Tips To Keep Your Pooch Happy and Safe During the Holidays.
It’s that time of the year! Time for joyous celebration, shopping, overeating, overdrinking, visiting relatives, crowds, traffic, the inability to decide what to buy for Aunt Betty, the sudden realization that what you bought for Aunt Betty won’t work at all, and,...