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Dogs Make Work Better
From time to time I'm asked to represent my company to speak about pet nutrition. It ranges from being a guest on a radio or TV show, contribute to an article, or address a conference. The folks at work who manage these things wanted a few fresh phot...
Happy Black Friday...Go Spend Some Money!
Yesterday was a very relaxing day at home. I woke up early to enjoy sunrise so I sat outside on the patio with a freshly brewed pot of organic cawfee and some toast. It was a beautiful morning, although I needed a sweatshirt because it was still a bi...
Nothing Like A Fresh Coat of Paint.....
We finally did it. We painted the wall in the back yard. I've been staring at it for a long time, complaining that it needed a fresh coat of paint. It was the same light whitish-eggshell color that the contractors used when the house was first built....
The Adventures of Sheldon and Duncan: The Mud Bath Muddle
Yesterday all three kids went to the grooming salon for a much needed bath, haircut and mani-pedi. They enjoy going to the day spa, its fun to be with other dogs (and cats), enjoy a soothing massage and generally be pampered. Surprisingly, Owen doesn...
The Adventures of Sheldon & Duncan: A Zen Moment Together
My blog hasn't had a sense of normalcy for awhile. My regular features like the Sunday Art Review, The Saturday Seven and Philatelic Friday have been on temporary hiatus while I have been majorly busy at work. Those features take a fair amount of pl...
It's Duncan's Turn for Swimming Lessons
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about Sheldon's Swimming lessons. It's been hot as blazes here in Palm Springs, so a mid-day dip in the pool is just the trick to keep cool. After watching his big brother Sheldon demonstrate his keen water skills, our ...
The Adventures of Sheldon and Duncan
What's better than one poodle going out for an adventure? How about TWO poodles going out for an adventure? Thus begins a new periodic series for the blog, The Adventures of Sheldon and Duncan. Think of it as the dynamic duo, the wonder twins, the do...
How Poodles Learn To Be Poodles....
Ever wonder how some animals learn to do things typical of their ancestors? Well wonder no more. In today's busy and modern world, poodles are taking to the world wide web to learn key traits of their noble breed. Here is our young Duncan Diggory, si...
Welcome Duncan Diggory Rockhill
I'm pleased to officially introduce the newest member of our family, ten week old Duncan Diggory Rockhill. He is a brown Standard Poodle and half brother of our Sheldon Gryffindor. He weighs fourteen pounds, with soft brown hair and has a sweet, outg...
An Update On The Voting...
Just a quick update on the list of potential names for our new Poodle puppy that comes home later tonight. Votes have started to come in from you, friends on Facebook, Twitter and a few to my personal e-mail too. As I've mentioned, when we actually m...
What Name Shall I Choose...
The long awaited moment has finally come. This Friday evening we welcome a new member of the family to our home. Sheldon's 10 week-old half brother will become a lucky little doggie. I say lucky because he is about to strike the mother load of all p...
The Adventures of Sheldon: Swimming Lessons
Being a Standard Poodle, Sheldon Gryffindor Rockhill is supposed to enjoy water. Or so I thought. In truth he is less than thrilled to be in the pool, but I like to take him for a swim every so often, and more importantly to let him learn where the ...
Of Cats and Dogs
I am one of those people who sincerely believe that pets make our lives better. In fact I can't imagine not sharing my space with a pet. As many of you recall, we presently have two pets, Owen, our Persian kitty (pictured here at left) and Sheldon, o...
Poodle Puppies!
It's official. Sheldon has a group of little step-brothers and step-sisters. A few weeks ago his mommy gave birth to a litter of black and brown poodles sired by his uncle. You can see Sheldon's mommy in the photo above left laying down, a proud moth...
The Adventures of Sheldon: All Grown Up!
I'm not sure where the last year has gone to, but Sheldon is now just over a year old, and all grown up. Well nearly grown up anyway. He still has that sweet innocence of a youngster- playful and energetic. His older brother Owen (pictured here) tole...
The Adventures of Sheldon: A Handsome Devil and He Knows It!
This past weekend Sheldon went to the groomer for his monthly wash, trim and fluff. We splurged for the full service extras: nail trim, an herbal conditioner and teeth cleaning. Sheldon loves going to the grooming salon; his groomer fawns all over hi...
Adventures of Sheldon: Dressed for Success
One of the benefits of where I work is I have been able to bring Sheldon to the office regularly over the past ten months. He has put so much time in that he practically qualifies as an intern in the merchandising and e-commerce departments. So it wa...
The Adventures of Sheldon: The Grooming Thing
One of the responsibilities of owning a standard poodle is to maintain their coat with a regimen of regular brushing and visits to the groomer. We're pretty good about taking Sheldon to the groomer every month, but not so good with the brushing in be...
Rick's Roadshow: New York, Westminster Kennel Club Judging
Welcome to another installment of Rick's Roadshow: New York, from the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This is one aspect of my job that I truly enjoy. Since I started attending Westminster five years ago, I've learned a great deal about the s...
