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Working with High Intensity Humans and Your Dog
Matt
Friday, January 1st 2010 10:00pm
I think I’ve mentioned here before that I’m having more people come see Kody because I’m becoming more aware of how he’s feeling and getting better at dealing with it. Partially thanks to the trainer, partially just me learning, which are two things that I think go hand in hand. I’ve mentioned before that I [...]
My dog is a little sad every time I sit at the main computer desk to do work. I have to use this to do artwork or things where I need a bigger screen. I have a laptop and he likes that best because I can sit on the couch with him. I’ve been trying [...]
Kody Going Potty Less as He Gets Older
Matt
Tuesday, December 29th 2009 4:05pm
One interesting thing that’s throwing a tiny wrench into my expectations is that Kody’s potty habits are changing as he gets older. As a puppy he would poop either two or three times a day. After that, he settled on mostly two and sometimes one. But recently, one time a day is usually how much [...]
Good Morning Hugs and Kisses
Matt
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 11:03am
I get up in the morning and take my shower while Kody stays under the covers and sleeps. I get dressed and make my way to the computer to check my email. Shortly thereafter, Kody will come out expecting “good morning hugs and kisses”. He comes out and as soon as I see him I [...]
Kody Getting Used to the New Place
Matt
Friday, December 4th 2009 10:41am
Kody has calmed down significantly over the last week or two. He rarely barks or even pays much attention to what’s going on outside. He’s calm and sleeps most of the time while I’m working. It’s a little disconcerting. He also asks to go outside a lot less often. It is getting colder, and before [...]
PETA Inadvertently Proves that the Catholic Church is Evil
Matt
Thursday, December 3rd 2009 11:27am
The people at PETA are very extremist, so I just don’t get involved with their stuff or pay much attention to them. But in the spirit of celebrating what we have in common, I love this ad. First, it’s a message most of us agree on, that when it comes to dogs, adopt instead of buy. Second it’s controversial, and while you may or may not like it, that controversy is going to get the ad and the message more attention.