Tag: boxer
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A Chill in the Air
Dr. Husband started a new rotation with a 14-hour on-call shift Friday evening. Then another Saturday evening. And the 14- to 15-hour shifts (both day and night) will continue for over a month. We knew this rotation was coming, but it’s still pretty lousy. Anyhow, since Ivan is a first-year resident (also known as an…
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Out With the Old, In With the New (toys, that is)
Babe doesn’t get excited about toys. She never has. Occasionally she’ll lay down and chew on a rubber toy, but that only happens once or twice a month. Babe is more of a food-driven pup. And when she’s not eating, she’s snoozing. It’s a nice, even life for her. Banjo is extremely toy-driven. When she’s…
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Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer are upon us. They have been, I suppose, for just over a month now, according to the expression, and there are still a few days left. We’ve certainly noticed the heat. With a full week in the 90s, the grass turned brittle, the trees drooped and the dogs were less…
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Whipped Cream for the Win
I posted not too long ago about a little trip we took with Babe to Starbucks. We treated ourselves to some lovely caffeinated drinks and Babe got her own cup of house-made whipped cream. Babe loves whipped cream and, as it turns out, so does Banjo. We try not to give them too much since…
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10 Things All Dog Owners Know
If you have ever had a dog, you know what I’m talking about. These guys bring so much love into my life, I can almost overlook the utter insanity that they embody… almost.
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I Tested Watercolor Pencils With My Pet Art
Painting pet portraits is my full time job. Although I usually use watercolor paint for my art, I also enjoy trying out new products, like watercolor pencils.
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A Backyard of One’s Own
For 2 years we lived in a 2-bedroom apartment on the third floor of a Brooklyn walk-up. We did not have a backyard, like most people in Brooklyn. We shared the streets. We shared the parks. For 2 years before Brooklyn, we lived in the Caribbean. Our studio apartment in Grenada afforded us many things:…
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Connecticut, How Do I Love Thee?
Well, Let Me Count the Ways The People. Look, I’ve spent the past 2 years living in the unhappiest city in the country, according to the CDC. And maybe that’s not something I was acutely aware of, but I have been very aware of how friendly and helpful everyone has been here in Connecticut. Aside from…
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And Now, New England
So Much Has Changed For four months I’ve been telling myself that I need to post something. And it’s not that I don’t have anything to say. And it certainly isn’t that I haven’t taken photos to tell the story. It’s just that so much has changed, where do I start and where do I…
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Foggy Christmas Morning
Unlike most years, this Christmas morning was perfect for a visit to the dog park, and Banjo agreed!
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Search for the Custom Dog Tag
In a world drowning in die-cut pet tags, I decided to find someone who could make a unique ID for our Banjo!
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Shoe Shining with a Banjo
As I mentioned the other day, Ivan (the hubs) has been doing a lot of traveling lately to interview for residency positions. So the dogs and I have been spending a considerable amount of quality time together without their dad. When he’s home, Ivan is usually preparing for his next flight, or at the hospital.…
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Outdoors in the Fall. Is there Anything Better?
As autumn slowly slips away, we’re helping the pups take advantage of the last golden days before winter.
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City Puppy Potty Training and a Rash Landlord
Banjo is a poop scapegoat for our overbearing landlord these days.
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No Dogs in the Kitchen
When the dogs snatch food off of the kitchen floor, they’re not always prepared for the consequences.
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Pumpkin Everything!
The air is cool; the leaves are changing and pumpkins are everywhere! Now if I can just teach Banjo to stop trying to eat the decorative ones…
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A Mending Paw
With the paw on the mend and the dog park safe again, this week is ending on a high note!
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A Day at the Dog Park That Went Horribly Wrong
Today wasn’t a terrible day, but terrible things happened today.
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A Puppy and a Dog Park
In an effort to keep Banjo as socialized as possible, we’ve been taking her to the dog park since we first got her in June. There are a lot of dog parks in Brooklyn… probably because there are so many dogs in Brooklyn. From our apartment, 2 are within reasonable walking distance. But we usually…
