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Diary of a Dog Nut

This blog began in 2005 with a silly press release about my dingo, Maggie, and her nemesis, Monsieur Le Pew.  In 2008, I rescued the cracker, Loki. I never had a high drive working dog so I did what every new dog owner does when they are in over their heads with a busy dog. I adopted a second dog, a husky, to "keep him busy." I know, Internet, I know. I didn't actually make my life easier. I just had more work. Life with the cracker and the criminal was filled with adventures and hard life lessons. Juno wrote masticated the book on crime and punishment, while the cracker policed her misdemeanors.

On to Redwoodier Pastures

After 23 years with the same company, Mr. Wild Dingo is ditching the rat race morning commute to begin a new opportunity where two of his office mates will be furrier and the other, although a whiny Lymie, will keep him healthy with home cooked lunches and green smoothies. He'll still be traveling 50-60% but […]

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Fond Farewell

342/365 Juno gives a fond farewell to one of her favorite Physical Torturers, err, Therapists, Miss Nicole. We are sad to see you go but happy that you are moving on to great opportunities in helping pups feel fantastic. Juno's Jodhpurs thank woo! "Here's a husky hickey to remember me by Miss Nicole!"

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Wine Goals

Wine Goals - 335/365 "My number one goal is to get my patients drinking again," said my Lyme doctor.

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The Perfect Weather

Perfect Weather - 330/365 Is it crazy that I love cold, foggy rainy days? Mr. Wild Dingo would be very happy if we never had rain, but ever since Lyme hit me, I've longed for long dark cold winters. Although some days are still too warm for me (in the 50's or 60's), there have […]

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Classic Tuscan Vegetable Soup

Classic Tuscan Vegetable Soup 329/365 It's soup weather in Santa Cruz Mountains: wet, foggy and cold. I bought a fantastic new Italian cook book, Every Night Italian, by Giuliano Hazan, the son of my favorite Italian cookbook author, Marcella Hazan. This is a fantastic hearty soup that could be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth, […]

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Mole Patrol

Mole Patrol 327/365 The Siberian iMole™ is the most advanced, intelligent and secure mole patrol in the world. The iMole's built-in genetics and superior speed are no match for problem moles.  With advanced Sibe-Fi technology, the Siberian iMole identifies moles on a variety of frequencies, leading to a 90% improvement in mole reduction. Powered by a raw bone and raw […]

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Physical Therapy

"They call this Physical Therapy, but I call it Physical Torture. Put. Treat. In. Mouth. Now."   -  320/365 In typical Sibe fashion, Juno sometimes ignores the lowly single treat offered to her and instead, knocks over the treat jar, helping herself to a floor full of treats.

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Fickle Siberian Husky

Fickle Sibe - 315/365 The Princess Juno grants the barbarian, Mr. Wild Dingo, a kiss withdrawl from the Royal Bank of Siberia. Later tonight, he will receive a long, 1-minute growl whenever he enters any room in which she resides.

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Every Girl's Crazy about a Sharp-Dressed Man

312/365 "Princess, do you think this coat makes me look like some Bozo from Lamesville?" "Negative Daddy-O. That drape has you all sharped up. You look like a real killer-diller." Happy New Year Readers!

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Post Holiday Blues

"Sigh. The holidays wipe me out. All that extra barking at the FedEx and UPS intruders. Plus the added patrolling at night for Santa Paws is more than one guard dog can manage. I either need a raise or a retirement package."  311/365

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