Well, yes, Ethel, there is that: Willie ‘n Ethel comment on my first year-and-a-half as a retired person. The pandemic was indeed a lovely ego-crutch, though, as noted here, I did just sneak out to visit family in Minnesota. Please don’t tell my credit card. Though, as Kevin...
Dogs are welcome in more public places here than in—well, it’s hard to generalize about the U.S., but certainly than in Minnesota. Lots of cafes and pubs welcome them. If we’re not sure and don’t see a sign in the window, we’ve learned to poke our heads through the door a...
All dogs are good boys—but not all dogs are good for families. That’s why these breeders are focusing on health and temperament.
Here, Bear is bounding through the Minnesota snow, tongue lolling out of his mouth, ears only back because of how fast he’s running. He’s being recalled back to me to go out further on a walk, and he loves it. His tail is up, his eyes are on me, and he’s happily responding...
As Minnesota natives, we get the joy of watching trees turn to beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red. The morning air is crisp and ... Read More→ How to Prepare for a New Pet Bringing home a new pet can be the perfect mixture of excitement and nerves. Will they enjoy your hom...
He said he wouldn’t charge me a deposit, even though I offered to check on the laws in Minnesota for him. I didn’t realize housing could be so tricky. Finally, as for people trying to skirt around the system with their pet dogs out in public places, I’d only say, that I don...
MEANWHILE, back on the farm:Whew, we are back, again, having been gone more in September than we’ve been here it seems. Last weekend we were at the Star of the North Stockdog Trial at Gayle’s Woods in Minnetrista, Minnesota. It’s one of my favorite trials, because the field is...
The first documented sled dog race was in 1850 from Winnipeg, Manitoba to St. Paul, Minnesota. The Disney movie "Iron Will" features the 1917 version of that remarkable race, which was won by Alberta Campbell, a Metis from Pas, Manitoba. In 1917 as well, the first established sled dog ...
2 If you adopt a dog from a shelter, be sure to have them tested and put on a prevention plan as soon as possible. (Note: It can be dangerous for dogs already infected with heartworms to be put on preventive medication. Have your dog checked by a vet first and always follow their ...
2 If you adopt a dog from a shelter, be sure to have them tested and put on a prevention plan as soon as possible. (Note: It can be dangerous for dogs already infected with heartworms to be put on preventive medication. Have your dog checked by a vet first and always follow their ...