Tag Archives: interior design

Beauty and The Bath (and other rooms too!)

Posted on February 25, 2012 by nac1909

Alexander Art   Ceramic Portrait Tiles and Fine Art Would you like a way to memorialize your dog or include your favorite breed in your home design in a more permanent manner? Are you thinking about remodeling or building a new … Continue reading →

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Zeke’s Hideaway

Posted on January 29, 2012 by nac1909

Dog Crate Alternatives Zeke, a 9 year old Samoyed, resides in Bozeman, Montana. Up until recently Zeke’s crate was in the kitchen. When his humans decided to renovate the kitchen the crate seemed out of place and in the way.

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Finalist

Posted on January 15, 2012 by nac1909

There’s a Dog in the House was selected as a finalist for the Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers (APDW) Arthur Awards in the non-fiction category.  

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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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The Livable Home

Posted on July 22, 2011 by nac1909

A Conversation with Amy McCawley The Livable Home Store Where can you find wonderful home furnishings selected specifically for your dog friendly home? The Livable Home Store. It’s an online home furnishings store conceived by interior designer Amy McCawley of … Continue reading →

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Product Testing the Doberman Way

Posted on June 13, 2011 by nac1909

What the Dobermans taught me about design…… My first Doberman was a Christmas gift from a boyfriend. She was the best gift I have ever received. Everything about that puppy went against all the dog experts’ advice: never give a … Continue reading →

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Kiddie Locks aren’t just for Kids!

Posted on May 15, 2011 by nac1909

What Teddy taught me about design (Part 1)…. Teddy’s Great Escape _________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ It was a beautiful day in September 2004 when Teddy and I arrived at the inaugural Camp Unleashed at a boys’ camp on the shore of the … Continue reading →

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Cover Dog Teddy

Posted on April 25, 2011 by nac1909

1994? – 2011 Teddy, the adorable little dog on both the front and back cover of “There’s a Dog in the House,” died last week from the affects of advanced kidney disease and congestive heart failure.  We estimate that he … Continue reading →

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Design/Building Basics Part I

Posted on April 3, 2011 by nac1909

Selecting the right professional Before commencing any design project, whether it is building a new home or renovating an existing one, you must find appropriate professional advisors. The primary professionals are architects, interior designers and building contractors. One project may … 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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