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Maureen Chambley
3 days ago2 min read
5 Things Your Dog Needs From You
Just in time for holiday wish lists and New Year’s resolutions, the following canine basics will bring out the best in your bestie: 1....
Maureen Chambley
Aug 202 min read
How Fresh Is Your Pet's Kibble?
Pets are family. Now more than ever pet owners want to feed their dogs and cats as they feed themselves: natural and free-from. Pet food...
Maureen Chambley
Jul 34 min read
From Fearful to Fun-loving
Carmen was a gift to a brilliant veterinary student the breeder believed had saved the life of his dog and her unborn puppies. The...
Maureen Chambley
May 12 min read
Princess Drop & Drag
Friendly, sweet-natured Periwinkle spent the pandemic years holding down a sofa, a commitment on full display the afternoon I met with...
Maureen Chambley
Mar 12 min read
The Mischief-Maker
Homer was 7 years old when we met, a short-legged roly-poly terrier mix with coarse grizzled fur, a black nose, and bright dark eyes under …
Maureen Chambley
Mar 11 min read
Is Your Pet Demanding?
Never underestimate what your dog (or cat) can or will do when they want something badly enough. " The Mischief Maker " is about Homer,...
Maureen Chambley
Jan 13 min read
Turnabout is Fair Play
Confident, athletic, and clever, Pepper’s adolescence had been particularly vexing for his owner, a busy corporate executive who desired...
Maureen Chambley
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Harley’s Big Splash
The publicity photo of Babe is from an earlier victory, before she swept the field to win her first national field trial championship in...
Maureen Chambley
Sep 3, 20232 min read
Snow Is Better With a Dog
Mister was eager, friendly, outgoing, and a world-class trash can raider. The latter was an addictive practice that occasionally broke my...
Maureen Chambley
Jul 26, 20233 min read
When I’m Calling Yoouuu!
Scout’s owners wanted their little dog to “talk” to them. Welcomed into their hearts and home at 9 weeks of age, Scout had reached the 16...
Maureen Chambley
Jul 4, 20232 min read
4 Ways to Fix Problem Barking
There are a number of ways to get rid of dog behavior you don’t want. The following will work to resolve barking that occurs when the...
Maureen Chambley
May 5, 20232 min read
Housetraining @*#?!!
This story is from Philly in the 90s, back when it took days to process the film used to capture a puppy moment. The original image is so...
Maureen Chambley
May 5, 20231 min read
Puppy Won't Pee Outside?
Housetraining a puppy in the city can be more difficult because 1) puppies are easily distracted, and 2) city life can easily overload a...
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