I’ve been a member of the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB) for a number of years. It’s a resource I recommend to clients who may be having trouble dealing with some of the feelings they have as they face the upcoming loss or after losing their pet.
I’ve been trying to explain some [...]
Archive for April, 2009
APLB
Posted in dogs, life, pets, tagged euthanasia, grief, pet loss, pets on April 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Day
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged bone cancer, dogs, pet loss, pets on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have A Day.
Broad Institute has been conducting research on several different canine diseases for years. All our Leos have donated blood and DNA to a variety of research studies. The oesteosarcoma research at Broad is among them. If you have a purebred dog and would like to contribute to on-going canine disease research, [...]
T.G.I.KyDay
Posted in Leonberger, dogs, life, pets, tagged Leonberger, life, pet loss, pets on April 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
When Ky retired from his therapy visits at the end of March, I figured we’d be able to get a surprise visit or two in if we could get our schedule to work. We did a surprise visit before the kids went on spring break. The Friday before spring break, the instructor, Neil, told the [...]
A Throne
Posted in dog training, dogs, life, pets on April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s about an hour before one of my basic obedience leash and collar classes is to begin. I just finished setting up their surprise mid- term course. I thought it’d be a good idea to use the bathroom while I had a little time.
One of my canine assistants will be helping with class tonight. Mara, [...]
Happy Easter
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Whatever your spiritual beliefs, enjoy a great Easter Sunday!
The Last Road Trip and The First Road Trip
Posted in Leonberger, dogs, life, pets, tagged bone cancer, grief, Leonberger, pet loss, pets on April 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It’s Friday, April 3. We got home from Ky’s last road trip about an hour ago. He made a quick appearance at the Leonberger Club of America’s National Specialty. People who have met Ky in person over the years got a chance to say goodbye. People who’ve “met” him on the Internet got to get [...]
Remind Myself
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Leonberger, obedience, pet loss, pets on April 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight’s Basic Class brought home the fact Ky is no longer teaching with me. Mara is a good assistant, but she’s not Ky.
She can become a great assistant, but she cannot become Ky.
And I should not expect her to.
I should rejoice in the fact I have Mara to step in and Tringa in the wings [...]
