Category Archives: Selfish Rants
Cranky Human is Cranky
Can I just say I am having a really bad morning? First, I cut myself in the shower. Second, Shiva jumped into someone else’s car at the dog park and stared fighting in the back seat with the dog in … Continue reading
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I Write More Letters
Dear Driver of the Ford Ranger That Almost Hit Me and My Dog While You Ran a Red Light, You suck. Sincerely, Terrified Dog Walker Who is Just Grateful to be Alive Dear Foster Kittens, I am new to this … Continue reading
Filed under Letters to Shiva, Selfish Rants
Making Myself Feel Better With a Giveaway
2013 is living up to its unlucky number. It’s been one bully of a month and it’s not over yet. Posting here has been sporadic and half-hearted at best and I apologize sincerely for that. The last thing I want … Continue reading
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Running in Snow Boots Isn’t as Hard as You’d Think
Though running with an injury is much, much harder. So hard that I am beginning to wonder if athletic activity and I are fated to be enemies. For those that remember, the last time I attempted to train for my … Continue reading
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The Question I Wish I Was Never Asked
‘Tis the season of cocktail parties and awkward social gatherings. I say awkward because I’m not used to going out at night and chatting with people I don’t know. Over time it gets easier and I tend to warm up … Continue reading
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Positive Training Supporters Can Be Their Own Worst Enemy
Cesar Millan is in town tonight hosting one of his big dog training extravaganzas. In a different part of town several positive reinforcement trainers are holding a free Q&A session in hopes of swiping some of Mr. Millan’s audience. I … Continue reading
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In Defence of the Labracockadoodleshihtzu
A letter published in the Montreal Gazette has been making the rounds in dog rescue circles. I originally heard about it from the author of Kobi Pup and am sorry I clicked over to read it myself. I hesitate to … Continue reading
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It Sucked and then I Drank
I haven’t had the chance to talk about how Shiva handled our ten-day house guests until now. The title of this post should be a not even remotely subtle hint that it didn’t go well. The one bonus is that with it … Continue reading
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Fear, Coyotes, and Really Big Sticks
Fear is a funny thing. It sparks up when you least expect it and knows no logic. I’ve written before about the coyote bounty in my province of Nova Scotia. It’s an issue I have a lot of personal interest … Continue reading
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Less Wordy Wednesday – Saddest Sign in the World
As if one depressing sign wasn’t enough, this particular park really likes to punch dog walkers in the gut by placing no less than four of these notices, all within six feet of each other. Which is a relief, really. I … Continue reading
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