An easy way to teach “Give” Having a hound puppy is a new experience for me. Brio isn’t my first hound. I had a basset hound for 12 years, but she was a year old when I first met her. Having 12-week old Brio, a Basset Fauve de Bretagne, is great fun, but would be […]
Introducing a new puppy
Adding a puppy to a multi-dog household IT’S BEEN a little over a week since I picked Brio up in South Carolina, and he and Larry were introduced to each other. Seven-year-old Larry has been a wonderful “big brother” to then 9-week old Brio. He plays with him gently, lets Brio jump on him and […]
After COVID, when it’s time to leave the dog home alone again
Larry and I have been home together 24/7 for six weeks, with few brief separations for occasional food shopping. While I love being with Larry from one perspective, it is likely creating an issue for the future when Larry will be left home alone. Sooner or later — hopefully sooner — businesses including restaurants will […]