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Beyond Squeaky Toys: A Review & Quick Tips
I attended a workshop hosted by a local Portland Vet Specialist that focused on behavior last week. Authors Nicole Nicassio-Hiskey of the Oregon Zoo and Cinthia Alia Mitchell from Doggone Fun! Doggy Daycare Center wrote a book about dog and cat enrichment as...
by Christy Caplan
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December 13, 2015 
My Dog’s Yelp Review: Our Trip on Mt. Hood
The pack: Bruiser: 12 year old doxie, nickname Bruisy or “the warrior” Walter: 3 year old doxie, nickname Walty or “monster” Shermie: 8 year old beagle/basset hound or a.k.a. “crazy mixed breed” Bruiser: “Highs but more lows” — Well, we...
by Christy Caplan
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December 6, 2015 
A recipe for not getting bit by my old doxie during the holidays!
(Just a gobble gobble post for those of you that live with dogs that don’t love guests and company during the holidays!) This is dedicated to my old dog Bruiser, this morning my husband and I talked about the guests...
by Christy Caplan
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November 24, 2015 
Well You Must Not Know My Dog! Life With a Reactive Dog
“Well you must not know my dog” (from Best in Show): Living with a Reactive Beagle Mix I was with a client last week and a customer came into her store. Without a lot of detail, her dog was aggressive...
by Christy Caplan
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November 8, 2015 
K-9 Nosework Classes: with Sherm and Walter
First, why did I get into K-9 Nosework? Two words – reactive dog. I live with not one but TWO reactive dogs. Shermie has always been reactive, I’m not sure what happened with Walter. This morning, a large dog (likely...
by Christy Caplan
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October 13, 2015 
Life in Portland, A Good Choice: Vacation Tips for Dog Parents
My Vacation is not complete… unless my dogs are with me. As summer is officially wrapped up, I wanted to recap the adventures we were on with the dogs including our September Mt. Hood vacation. I’m throwing in safety tips...
by Christy Caplan
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October 8, 2015 
Old Dog Sanctuary: How Deep Is Your Love
*Yes the title is from a pop song I like to listen to… “How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris… Someone asked me what my dream job is and I said “to run an old dog sanctuary” on a...
by Christy Caplan
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October 2, 2015 
Enrichment for Doxie Puppies: Lessons from Experts
I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon with my friend Laura who is the guardian of a litter of Goodwood puppies – this is a Huti/Fifa litter and they are adorable. Laura created a puppy enrichment area to help...
by Christy Caplan
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September 27, 2015 
Salmon River Trail Hike: Dogs and Salmon Are Running
A lazy September day we decided to hike the Salmon River trail and saw a group of Salmon headed upstream. We were told by another hiker that they have been there for days waiting to swim up the river and...
by Christy Caplan
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September 19, 2015 
Mt. Hood with Dogs: One of the Seven Wonders
The Pacific Crest trail on Mt. Hood has one of the best hikes in all of Oregon. All three of the dogs were able to hike in 3-4 miles with no issues. You start at Timberline and enter near the...
by Christy Caplan
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September 16, 2015 
