Posts by Joan Courtney
Thunderstorms: Take 2
Duff here. Last week, as I was slumbering deeply, a Thunderstorm snuck up on Me. As is My pattern, I slowly got Up. (Just in case the Booming Sound would detect My movements.) I slinked over to Mom. She was sound asleep. So I carefully put My Paws on the Side of the Bed. And…
Read MoreA Variety of Choices
Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog’s face, they get mad at you? But when you take him in a car, he sticks his head out the window? —Steve Bluestone Duff here. Now, Mom has not yet tried to Blow in My Face. But if She did? I think there would…
Read MorePesky Habits? Banished!
Those pesky habits tripping you up? Interrupting your life? I don’t know about you, but some of them stopped me from living unstuck. But breaking that problem pattern isn’t as hard as it seems. I managed to break three habits in less than a month. I started small, and figured out those three problem patterns.…
Read MoreA New Eating Plan
Duff here. Over the weekend, Mom got the Great Idea to change up My eating plan. I thought I was doing just Fine. But Nooo! Mom is doing Different with what She chooses to eat. This new resolve Spilled over to Me and My Habits. She shopped. She Cooked. All day. Our Place smelled delightful,…
Read MoreMotivation
The quickest way to get a child’s (pet’s) attention is to sit down and look comfortable. —Lane Ollingham Duff here. It goes like this: Mom and I go out for a Walk. Or take a Drive. Or Visit with a neighbor. After We return Home, Mom settles in. Gets comfy and Cozy. I move to…
Read MoreA Sense of Direction
Duff here. As You know, I have a precise sense of Direction. I can remember exactly how to Return to a Destination. When I am focused on a Goal, there’s no stopping Me. If I’m on My Way to Doggy Day Camp? I am aware of the Direction of the car. I jump from the…
Read MoreJoin the Celebration
Happy birthday to Me! —The Duff, Himself The best part about (My) birthday is that (I) always end up getting good food and great cake. —Wishafriend.com Duff here. Today is My 13th birthday! And what a wonderful celebration It will be. I will have Special Walks. And lots of Petting and Pampering. And oh My!…
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