Category Archives: dogs

Lena – Design Inspiration

Posted on March 23, 2016 by nac1909

Lena January 2003-June 2015 Lena, the primary inspiration for “There’s a Dog in the House” and Home Design for Dogs, died in June. It’s taken me this long to gather my thoughts. My father died nearly 20 years ago after … Continue reading →

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Dog Play Rooms

Posted on November 25, 2012 by nac1909

The official start of Winter is rapidly approaching and soon many of us in colder areas of the world will be spending more time indoors. No matter where you live if it’s too cold, hot or wet outside, an indoor … Continue reading →

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The Dickens

Posted on October 10, 2012 by nac1909

Dog lovers, particularly those of us who love terriers, will love the new book and exhibit at the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming.  The art exhibit features artwork of a Wire Hair Fox Terrier named Dickens. … Continue reading →

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Convalescent Support for Your Dog

Posted on August 1, 2012 by nac1909

If your dog has had an injury, surgery or illness it can be a major disruption in your life.   The condition itself or treatment of the condition may cause other side effects, such as pain, neurological deficits, fatigue, urinary incontinence … Continue reading →

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Author in her own words

Posted on April 23, 2012 by nac1909

April 12, 2012 The RIT Athenaeum posted an article as part of their monthly feature “Author Spotlight” about “There’s a Dog in the House”.  Listen to Nancy talking about the book and dogs in a podcast.

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2011 by nac1909

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Indoor Dog Toilets

Posted on November 30, 2011 by nac1909

Temporary Solutions There may be a point in your dog’s life when it is necessary for him to temporarily eliminate indoors. Illness, injury, surgery, and old age all qualify as good reasons for allowing a dog to eliminate indoors. Most … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from Camp

Posted on September 12, 2011 by nac1909

Knowing your Dog Over Labor Day weekend I gave a presentation on “Living With Dogs” based on my recently published book “There’s a Dog in the House” at Camp Unleashed in Becket, Massachusetts. It was my fourth Camp Unleashed. I … Continue reading →

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Lena’s Story

Posted on March 6, 2011 by nac1909

Post-Surgical Home Preparation (Watch a short video of Lena’s Recovery) In April 2009, our Doberman Lena had a dorsal laminectomy to reduce a severe spinal compression* in her neck. The surgery was done at Cornell University. The vets were surprised … Continue reading →

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Winterizing

Posted on December 13, 2010 by nac1909

December 2010 Winter has come early to this part of western New York State and the snowfall has already been above average for this time of year.  Temperatures have been abnormally low as well. I am accustomed to many years … Continue reading →

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