This gal loves to talk back. Primarily when she is told 'No.' In this instance, she was not allowed to eat my dinner so she let me know what she thought about it.
Dixie looks like she is daring me to take my chair back. I call it her sassy entitled look.
A moment
Before Dixie, I had a little Pitbull named Phoebe (there is a blog about her). She was an exceptional dog. She died from cancer, and I was heartbroken. I decided to put a gravestone where I buried her ashes. I wanted to see it from my office and bedrooms. It is in a particular, out-of-the-way... Continue Reading →
Potty training in the snow
This post is not about the ins and outs of potty training. It is about what you can try if you are potty training in wintry, snowy weather. It adds an extra layer to potty training fun, especially if your dog prefers to avoid walking on snow. I knew there would be a snowstorm on... Continue Reading →
Sit or stand?
When you don't know if you feel like sitting or standing. Do both.
It is time to decompress
The best time to bring a dog home is when you have absolutely nothing to do and nowhere to be. After living life surrounded by other dogs, long road trips to their final destination, new food, new people, and new everything, your dog will likely not be up for too much excitement. While you may... Continue Reading →
Getting ready to hit the road
Part of the rescue organization's intake policy includes a health check before allowing a dog to be adopted. Dixie received her health certificate on January 7, 2022, putting her one step closer to my grasp. There isn't much to say about the subject, so I am just posting cute puppy pictures of her trip to... Continue Reading →
Did someone say ‘Dinner’
The moment when you realize your dog does understand what you say.
Dixie the Pony Dog 