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While cats cannot be trained to do the tasks dogs are usually bred for, the most basic training comes quite naturally…
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While cats cannot be trained to do the tasks dogs are usually bred for, the most basic training comes quite naturally…
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When our nest emptied, it emptied it not only of kids, but of pets too. We have nothing against pets. We’ve had both dogs and cats and loved them, but the GypsyNester lifestyle of no-plans and go-anywhere isn’t very conducive to taking an animal along. So, for now at least, we are finished with being pet parents.But pets are often a part of parenting and I got to thinking about some of the colorful characters that were a part of my family through the years. When I was a little kid, our first pet configuration was a… CONTINUE READING >>
When our nest emptied, it emptied it not only of kids, but of pets too. We have nothing against pets. We’ve had both dogs and cats and loved them, but the GypsyNester lifestyle of no-plans and go-anywhere isn’t very conducive to taking an animal along. So, for now at least, we are finished with being pet parents.But pets are often a part of parenting and I got to thinking about some of the colorful characters that were a part of my family through the years. When I was a little kid, our first pet configuration was a… CONTINUE READING >>
Don’t get us wrong – we LOVE New Orleans. But the thought of wading into a Big Easy Mardi Gras is something better left to young whippersnappers.
We took the rural route and learned about the wonderful goings-on in Cajun Country – what they call the REAL Mardi Gras!
Courir de Mardi Gras involves costumed men dancing on horseback, begging, and chicken chasing!
La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns A tradition older than Mardi Gras, is a communal hog butcher and meat fest.
Fais do-do See what Cajuns do once the kids go to bed… CONTINUE READING >>
Don’t get us wrong – we LOVE New Orleans. But the thought of wading into a Big Easy Mardi Gras is something better left to young whippersnappers.
We took the rural route and learned about the wonderful goings-on in Cajun Country – what they call the REAL Mardi Gras!
Courir de Mardi Gras involves costumed men dancing on horseback, begging, and chicken chasing!
La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns A tradition older than Mardi Gras, is a communal hog butcher and meat fest.
Fais do-do See what Cajuns do once the kids go to bed… CONTINUE READING >>
Service dogs help with a wide range of health conditions, many of which arise in our later years. You may have never considered the possibility of a service dog, and then, all of a sudden, you can’t live without one… CONTINUE READING >>
Service dogs help with a wide range of health conditions, many of which arise in our later years. You may have never considered the possibility of a service dog, and then, all of a sudden, you can’t live without one… CONTINUE READING >>
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Lafayette’s Krewe des Chiens Annual Dog Parade is geared toward children, but brings out the dog lover in all of us. Vibrantly costumed fur babies proudly trot… CONTINUE READING >>
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Lafayette’s Krewe des Chiens Annual Dog Parade is geared toward children, but brings out the dog lover in all of us. Vibrantly costumed fur babies proudly trot… CONTINUE READING >>
While shedding is natural for dogs, too much shedding or bald patches can be indications of underlying health problems. Let’s talk about how to solve the issue…
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While shedding is natural for dogs, too much shedding or bald patches can be indications of underlying health problems. Let’s talk about how to solve the issue…
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It is increasingly common to take our furry friends with us on vacation because we know that without them it would not be the same. So we are going to propose a series of European dog-friendly destinations in which to set our sights on for any upcoming holidays… CONTINUE READING >>
It is increasingly common to take our furry friends with us on vacation because we know that without them it would not be the same. So we are going to propose a series of European dog-friendly destinations in which to set our sights on for any upcoming holidays… CONTINUE READING >>
Having a heavy duty crate for your dog can be very convenient if you want to give your beloved pet his/her own private home or sanctuary. However, it is possible that you have been using the wrong one or will purchase one that is unfit for your hound… CONTINUE READING >>
Having a heavy duty crate for your dog can be very convenient if you want to give your beloved pet his/her own private home or sanctuary. However, it is possible that you have been using the wrong one or will purchase one that is unfit for your hound… CONTINUE READING >>