Month: July 2026
Two things happen at my place. When I go out of town, my dog stays with my sister and her…
Austin Murphy
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Most dog gear does not break. It degrades, which is worse, because you do not notice and so you do…
Austin Murphy
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She is not my first dog, which is the only reason I can write this honestly. The first time around…
Austin Murphy
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A dog who startles at noises is not being dramatic, and noise aversion is a recognized condition rather than a…
Austin Murphy
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A safe space for a dog is a bed, a corner, and one rule you never break. The gear is…
Austin Murphy
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Building trust with a rescue dog is mostly a matter of doing less than you want to. The instinct is…
Austin Murphy
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When a dog is frightened of strangers, the fix is almost never applied to the dog. It is applied to…
Austin Murphy
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Helping an anxious dog comes down to removing pressure, giving her a place she controls, and being patient on a…
Austin Murphy
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My dog is picky. She grazes rather than eats, food sits in the bowl, and I put it down at…
Austin Murphy
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