Category Archives: Dogs

Notes from a small dog: Trauma

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She lost my ball. Traumatised, I was. The special ball… the only ball. Well, okay, I may have a couple of dozen more, but this one is the ball. And it wasn’t my fault, whatever she says. It wasn’t me … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog – Indognation

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I am not having a good week. The two-legs has gone wonky again…all this gallivanting, I’ll bet. Serves her right, if you ask me…she’s only herself to blame. She went away at the weekend. Again. Abandoned me…again. Packed me up, … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog: Bed-napped!

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She’s weird. I know I’ve said it before…but she is. Not at all consistent. I have my own bed in the hall. She has hers in the bedroom. And then, there is the sofa which is sort of neutral territory. … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog – The IQ test…

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She came across an IQ test for dogs. Stuff like finding treats and problem solving. Why was she even looking? Have I ever failed to find a treat? And she can get really creative about where she hides them. So, … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog – A difference of opinion…

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She says I need to go on a diet. That there have been too many treats lately. That I am getting a bit broad in the beam and too heavy to lift into the bath. Well, all I have to … Continue reading →

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The Schrödinger effect – Top 10 posts of 2017? Yeah, right…

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The Schrödinger effect… to be alive and dead at the same time…. That pretty much sums me up as a writer. Although, if I had to make a judgement call, I would probably err on the side of ‘dead’…or that’s … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Patty L. Fletcher (and Seeing Eye Dog Campbell Lee – aka Bubba) Bubba Tails: Awakening to love

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Sue Vincent

To many, waking up with a big hairy dog for a companion every-day might seem rather trivial. To me, it is one of the very best parts of the entire week, hands down. The following tells the (tail) tale better … Continue reading →

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Christmas with the small dog…

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Santa came! With loads of chickeny treats and balls… and a big, long furry snake that squeaks everywhere! I learned what it was called in three goes too! Then we had a walk in the dark, and that’s always fun … Continue reading →

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Dog Lovers and Book Lovers: “The Poet’s Dog” – Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I know my dog can speak… she is seldom quiet, though she makes little sound. Her voice is graphic but silent, her words are shared with every expression, every movement of an ear, every line of her body (and through … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent – Joyful and triumphant!

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, it is Christmas Eve And I have kept my vow, For four-and twenty Advent posts Have all been published now! I have to thank my friends for this ‘Cause they came to my side, To save me from … Continue reading →

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