Table Talk – September 12, 2018
I was surprised that Michael Shepherd was already back running left-handed circles after his recent heart attack.
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Table Talk – August 22, 2018
I am hitting the road and headed to Santa Barbara! It’s always a very busy week there, but such a great opportunity to catch up with so many people. I look forward to seeing friends from near and far! The smoke and ash from the fires in Canada and Southern California found their way up [...]
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We wish a happy 46th wedding anniversary to Doug and Michaelanne Johnson. You two must have been married when you were in grammar school!! May you have many more years of health, happiness and love!
Never Fear
By Caroline Coile Ph.D. Meet Jake. He gave up on a dog show career because he won’t let the judge touch him. He’s so afraid of the vet that he has to be held down and muzzled to take blood. But at home he’s a great dog. Too bad nobody else ever gets to see [...]
In Case of Accident…
By Caroline Coile Ph.D. “I’m sorry, dogs.” These were my last thoughts right before slamming head-on into a concrete interstate barrier at 65 mph. This being my first try at high speed collisions, I wasn’t sure if I would live, but I was sure my loose dogs would not. Yes, I knew they should have [...]
Celebrate National Dog Day on August 26th by getting your dog some toys and treats at a great price from Dollar General.
When you own large breeds—like me—you run out of food and treats fast. Luckily, I am able to go to my local Dollar General to provide my “four-legged family” with quality toys, treats, and beds at an affordable price! Dog shows can be expensive. When I’m traveling I know I can go to Dollar [...]
Table Talk – August 1, 2018
I took a drive up to Waukesha, Wisconsin to check in on my friends from the Midwest this past weekend. These are shows I used to attend with great regularity when I lived in the greater Chicagoland area and they were always very well run by Esmae and Al Treen and their club members. I [...]
Brave New World: Fear-Free Veterinary Visits
I sit in the waiting room with my dog, Luna. She is hyperventilating and shaking. Another dog lunges toward her and she tries to get away, but slips on the floor. We wait. She pants. We wait. She shakes. I question whether she would have been better off had I just tried to treat her at home. And I wonder when she started to be so frantic about going to the vet. Sadly, there are many candidate experiences. Way too many.
Table Talk – July 25, 2018
I also received news of the passing former judge Glenda Dawkins. Glenda and her husband, Pete, were respected judges as well as hound and toy experts. Everyone who knew her will remember her kind demeanor and gentle smile that was graciously given to all.
