Cookie Jar Games Class: Choosing Non-food Hand
December 19, 2017 Cookie Jar Games Week 1 My restless dogs. In September, Dawson ran into me while running in an Open Jumpers with Weaves course. I ended up with a broken bone in my right ankle; Dawson was fine. Approximately ten weeks of recovery followed (my...
2018 New Year’s Resolutions by Grady and Dawson
I was decluttering my desk and came upon some notes made by both Dawson and Grady. I normally don’t pry into their affairs except when scheduling transportation but I couldn’t resist when I saw what appeared to be their New Year’s resolutions for 2018. Dawson, as...
Thanksgiving Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog
While I understand Grady’s desire for a “Holiday Feast for Dogs,” I think it is important to note there are some Thanksgiving foods that are potentially dangerous for dogs to consume. Here’s a list of ten foods to avoid. Turkey skin and undercooked meat Stuffing and...
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...