Category Archives: Therapy Dogs or dogs in need of therapy

The Peach goes to Clicker Expo

Posted on March 28, 2015 by

Lately I’ve been looking for more opportunities to relax and unwind. (Or at least that’s what my therapist, husband and basically everybody who knows me have suggested.) So naturally, I thought it was a fabulous idea to take Peaches to the … Continue reading →

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Peach Therapy in session

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

Moving to a new home in a new town last month and effectively unraveling many of our daily routines and rituals has taken a bit of a toll on our four-dog family. Peaches, in particular. A lot of her longtime fear-based … Continue reading →

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Socializing Puppies with Peach Zoomies

Posted on October 25, 2013 by

It’s been a busy month at work and sadly the blogging has dried up as a result.  But we do always make time for a little new puppy socialization since Peaches is everybody’s favorite puppy socializer. Unfortunately little Mr. Clark … Continue reading →

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Finding “Mr. Right” . . . even though it seems so wrong

Posted on July 24, 2013 by

When Peaches and I meet new people out on walks or on therapy visits, I sometimes get asked, “Oh does she do any cool tricks?”  And I say, “Nope, not really.” This.  This is what she does.  How do you … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in Pictures

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

Among today’s highlights was Peaches actually playing fetch for the first time ever. Apparently she was just waiting for me to buy mint-flavored tennis balls.  Who knew.  

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Photos of the Week: Cats and Dogs Living Together

Posted on July 5, 2013 by

Mose Kitty has developed a recent and growing infatuation with Buster Brown. Wherever Buster may lay, Mose is sure to follow.  They’ve been found smooshing faces and sharing spaces all over the house lately. Unfortunately this does not sit well … Continue reading →

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Stargate Breached: Peaches and the dog door

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

This past Monday, highlighted by the Presidential Inauguration and the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, was truly a magical day at our house. Peaches, our 3.5 year old therapy dog had a breakthrough.  A year ago, we … Continue reading →

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