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Enrichment for Doxie Puppies: Lessons from Experts
I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon with my friend Laura who is the guardian of a litter of Goodwood puppies – this is a Huti/Fifa litter and they are adorable. Laura created a puppy enrichment area to help...
by Christy Caplan
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September 27, 2015 
Salmon River Trail Hike: Dogs and Salmon Are Running
A lazy September day we decided to hike the Salmon River trail and saw a group of Salmon headed upstream. We were told by another hiker that they have been there for days waiting to swim up the river and...
by Christy Caplan
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September 19, 2015 
Mt. Hood with Dogs: One of the Seven Wonders
The Pacific Crest trail on Mt. Hood has one of the best hikes in all of Oregon. All three of the dogs were able to hike in 3-4 miles with no issues. You start at Timberline and enter near the...
by Christy Caplan
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September 16, 2015 
Wiener Races in Portland: Unleash the Hounds
A MUST ATTEND event: Portland Mercury’s annual Dogs’ Day of Summer event. I attended this past weekend and there is no question that this event was not only enjoyed by hundreds of people in Portland but 80 doxies were registered to...
by Christy Caplan
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September 1, 2015 
Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria: day trip
Fort Stevens: The fact that there weren’t any seals in Astoria didn’t matter… Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria is a GREAT place to take the dogs for a run. You can drive onto the beach which was a...
by Christy Caplan
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August 18, 2015 
My Favorite Dog Things This Month: Doxie Planter
Calling all doxie lovers! This month I stumbled across two amazing dog related items I wanted to share with everyone. They’re silly but FABULOUS. A doxie planter that is a wild, bright orange and super cute on display in your...
by Christy Caplan
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June 12, 2015 
Northwest School of Animal Massage: first day of FUNdamentals
Vashon Island is where the Northwest School of Animal Massage is located. This past Saturday was the first day of animal massage training and I couldn’t be more excited to dive into my new life adventure. A day in the...
by Christy Caplan
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June 8, 2015 
Tax Credit: Adopting Dogs and Cats May Result in a Tax Break
According to an article I read on the Best Friends Animal Society site, the Oregon legislature is considering a bill to give individuals who adopt a dog or cat from an animal shelter or rescue facility the opportunity to receive...
by Christy Caplan
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May 31, 2015 
Tally-ho! In’s and Out’s of Doxie Field Trials
Tally-ho! In the dictionary Tally-ho… is a largely British phrase, which originated from the activity of foxhunting, and other forms of hunting with hounds, shouted when a rider or follower sees the fox (or other quarry). In our Doxie Field Trials...
by Christy Caplan
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May 25, 2015 
PDX Pet Photographer Captures End of Life Moments
Kristin Zabawa, a local PDX photographer, captures photography of humans and animals when they’re near the end of their life. These are precious moments.”Soul to soul” photo sessions are what she calls them on her crowdfunding page. The photos are...
by Christy Caplan
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May 17, 2015 
