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6 Lessons for New Chicken Owners
Lessons after my first few months. I used to start the day with dog duties but my new routine now includes taking care of the hens and rooster! I love all of it. I try to clean up some manure...
by Christy Caplan
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August 1, 2018 
Introducing Wag and Cluck
I wouldn’t consider myself a farm girl until about a month ago. But now I have a flock of chickens and a mean rooster. I also have a veggie garden which means I’m embracing country life as I’ve never tried...
by Christy Caplan
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July 19, 2018 
What To Do When Your Dog Vomits
Vet disclaimer: I’m not a vet and anything you decide to do based on these details and tips should be verified with your vet! Some dogs vomit occasionally. Keeping track of frequency, consistency, color (is it bile?) and their overall...
by Christy Caplan
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July 12, 2018 
Senior Dogs: Giving Easy Under the Skin (SQ) Injections
We are the vet waiting for some further direction on giving injections “under the skin” or SQ/Sub-Q shortened for subcutaneous. Every dog owner will get to the point where an injection is needed for a variety of reasons. My dog...
by Christy Caplan
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July 5, 2018 
Guest Post: Should Your Dog Sleep with You in Bed?
Guest Post: Sleeping with your Pets, written by Kellen Smith, community relations, The Tuck Sleep Foundation Do you sleep with a cat or dog on your bed? More than half of cat owners admit to sharing their bed with their favorite...
by Christy Caplan
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June 14, 2018 
5 Important Country Living Lessons with Three City Hounds
My three city dogs are stepping up and becoming farm dogs! My dogs have a new appreciation for life and now realize there are creatures great and small hiding in every available outdoor space. Gophers and rabbits are the new...
by Christy Caplan
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June 7, 2018 
Local Author Launches “The Animal Lover’s Guide to Changing the World”
(You can win a copy of this book simply by entering in the contest below. Read to the bottom of the post). #ad AND This is a virtual blog hop book tour! Check out the book reviews from my fellow...
by Christy Caplan
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May 26, 2018 
5 Tips for Moving Successfully with Dogs
This week we are moving from Portland, Oregon to Washougal, Washington. The trip is short – only about 45 minutes away from our house. What’s challenging is moving with three dogs and one senior canine with heart disease. How are...
by Christy Caplan
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May 15, 2018 
My Three Hounds Help Me Appreciate Life More
#ad This is a BlogPaws Blog Hop campaign! Disclaimer: This is sponsored. We are compensated from BlogPaws as part of their blogger program. I can confidently say that my three dogs, Bruiser, Walter, and Shermie, have given me an appreciation...
by Christy Caplan
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May 15, 2018 
Guest Post: 5 Tips to Help Your Shy Dog Overcome Anxiety
I’m so excited to publish this guest post from Nicole with DogVills! Anyone that reads my blog knows my dog, Shermie, suffers from anxiety and some days are better than others. Nicole writes about how to help your shy dog...
by Christy Caplan
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April 11, 2018 
