I Failed as a Dog Groomer

I Failed as a Dog Groomer

The dogs and I had our first big adventure since New Mexico has eased slowly into the first stages of reopening: a visit to Taos to our wonderful dog groomer, one of the first businesses to be allowed to reopen with COVID-safe practices. Let me just say that this was...
Tashi Loving Her “Throne”

Tashi Loving Her “Throne”

I have been sharing a lot about my Afghan hound, Surya lately (thanks for all of your kind and sympathetic responses to the destroyed dog bed photo!) ???? So I thought I’d send a recent photo of Tashi Joy. The weather has been warming up here in New Mexico, and...
To Make You Smile

To Make You Smile

It’s the middle of winter here in the northern hemisphere; all kinds of crazy and unbearable things are happening in our world… and so I thought that this week, I’d send you a couple of photos that might make you SMILE. This is my Afghan hound Surya...
How My Afghan Hounds and I Celebrate Spring

How My Afghan Hounds and I Celebrate Spring

It’s finally spring! My animal family and I are loving the warmer weather and longer days, and being able to spend more time outside in the yard together. Here in Santa Fe, my dogs and I enjoy our nightly ritual of sitting in the backyard and watching the...
Dog Training and Behavior Resources

Dog Training and Behavior Resources

2022: This post has been updated with additional suggestions and resources. Please note: I do not accept unsolicited link and post requests. Many of you know that I have a puppy in my house, my Afghan hound love, Tashi Joy, who is now almost 8 months old. (Where did...