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A DogCat?
I have watched wonderful videos on social media where a dog, or cat are seemly taking on the mannerisms/habits of their furry roommate,...
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The Painted Egg
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
It’s Not Cruel To Be Kind
Oftentimes, I am asked how I can “read the dogs mind”. “Actually it isn’t that difficult,” is my usual answer. The reason I can...
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The Painted Egg
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Bordoodle’s: Accepting Applications
Spring/Summer 2023: We are now accepting applications for Ivy and Baxter’s Bordoodle puppies. We currently have 6-7 available slots...
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The Painted Egg
- Jan 6
- 3 min
Breeding Plans For The Spring/Summer Of 2023
I know I’ve said this before in other blogs but it’s worth mentioning again: When I desired to breed Border Collies 30 years ago, I...
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The Painted Egg
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Clinical Trials: The Effects Of Store Pet Food versus Raw Food Diet
I’m (Gabriella) currently enrolled in a Holistic Carnivore Nutrition Certification course. This is an intense course which covers the...
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The Painted Egg
- Dec 24, 2022
- 4 min
Season’s Greetings: A Message To All Of My Puppy Families
My Family’s Christmas Past and How it Affected my Decision to Celebrate Hanukkah. The story I am about to share might sound like a clip...
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The Painted Egg
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Duff Went Home Today 🐾 🏠
One month ago, I reached out to a wonderful organization www.rescueme.org. I had no idea what to expect but it turned out to be a very...
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The Painted Egg
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
Farm Dogs: Livestock Guardian Dogs
I was approached this week by an individual that owns a livestock guardian dog (LGD) that was supposed to keep the goats safe on her farm....
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The Painted Egg
- Nov 13, 2022
- 1 min
Freya’s Adventures In Herding!
Freya is only 9 months old, and is already, demonstrating excellent herding traits. I was very excited for today and was extremely...
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The Painted Egg
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Can Dogs Get Jealous?
The answer is “no.” As humans oftentimes we need to put a common human trait onto our dogs. The reason being, is we love our furry...
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The Painted Egg
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Doggy Bites: Don’t Break The Dog’s Spirit
So often, I read posts or I am asked about an unwanted behavior in a puppy that the owner needs help with and it turns out it’s really...
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The Painted Egg
- Nov 10, 2022
- 1 min
Doggy Bites: Unwanted Behaviors And How to Correct It
Simply put: Don’t encourage the behavior and don’t give it steam. If you are encouraging the action, then why are you getting frustrated...
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The Painted Egg
- Oct 30, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Anniversary, To My Husband And Best Friend
On October 26, 2001, we got married on a beautiful, crisp autumn evening in Virginia. We both were carrying baggage from our past but...
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The Painted Egg
- Oct 15, 2022
- 3 min
Part I: Halloween And Your Dog(s) 🎃
Halloween is in the top 10 for popular holidays celebrated here in America. So be prepared - especially if you live in a busy...
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The Painted Egg
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrities, Hollywood, Movies And How They Affect Our Breed Choice
Have you ever considered what motivates our decisions for buying a breed of dog/cat? Well for most of us, we might have a fond memory of...
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The Painted Egg
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) And Her Royal Dogs
As an American, I have been interested in the Royals for close to 40 years. My interest began when Diana Spencer came on the scene. I...
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The Painted Egg
- Sep 11, 2022
- 2 min
My Professional Assessment Of The Doodle
A few weeks ago, I felt compelled to write a blog regarding the issues a person might face when purchasing a Doodle breed. I have bred...
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The Painted Egg
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Doggy Bites: How Do Our Insecurities Affect Our Pets
Most behavioral dog issues, I often face are the result of the human’s internal problems. Their fear of crowds is the most common, to...
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The Painted Egg
- Sep 4, 2022
- 2 min
Livestock Guardian Dogs: Are They Really Necessary?
The answer to this question is: no they aren’t necessary. The need for this breed can be useful, if you have livestock that are left...
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The Painted Egg
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
Beautyberry Season!
Yesterday, I was walking with 2 of our male dogs, (Baxter and Humphrey), and I was remembering how much joy berry (i.e., blackberry),...
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