Posts by Joan Courtney
The Mighty Hunter
Lil’ Toot here. Uncle Bowser comes from the Hound Branch of the Family Tree and is a Mighty Hunter. He has tracked Racoons. Possums. Turkeys. Quail. But He is easily distracted by Squirrels. Their big Fluffy tails and scolding Chit-chat entrance Him, and off He goes. Living unstuck. His Master is not that Keen on…
Read MoreEvery Single Morsel
When I finish eating something, I have to show my hands to my dog like I’m a blackjack dealer. —Stupell Industries Lil’ Toot here. I’m a Growing Puppy. So I’m like a hungry Tiger when It comes to mealtimes. Snack Times. Treats. I also specialize in Anything Foodwise that drops on the Floor. I especially…
Read MoreChampion Shredder
Lil’ Toot here. Mom has this Shredding Gizmo. It makes a horrendous Noise when She puts pieces of paper in It, making that Important Report into Confetti. It doesn’t take much Time to Tatter a Document and seems to be Convenient for Her. Living unstuck. I don’t know why She bothers. I am the Champion…
Read MorePlay Fetch?
Dogs are the four-legged superheroes who teach us that love, loyalty, and a good game of fetch can solve anything. —Pawsome Prints by Lila & Milo Lil’ Toot here. Up to a point, Great Uncle Griego loved to play Fetch. He was prepared to bring Back Anything. But when his Master tossed the Stick into…
Read MoreBefore-New-Year’s Thoughts
Lil’ Toot here. With the New Year’s celebration close at hand, I was considering all I have learned in My Five Months on the Planet. On My very first Day with Mom, a lovely Animal Communicator chatted with Me, asking how I felt when I first arrived. I told Her, “I scared.” Not living unstuck.…
Read MoreJust Because You Won’t . . .
If the dog clearly shows motivation and is searching for the correct answer, more intensity in the aversive is not useful. —Ivan Balabanov Lil’ Toot here. You already know how Enthused I am to trundle out for a walk on Cold, Dark Mornings. Not! I mean, it’s okay to go and Take care of My…
Read MoreI Met Santa!
Lil’ Toot here. As You may recall, I met Santa in passing the other Day. He was on His Way to another engagement, but He patted My Head and said, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” (Whatever that means.) He was smiling at Me, so I figured It was a Good Thing. Living unstuck. This time? I met…
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