Pandemic Pups Part II: Separation Anxiety
Part I of Pandemic Pups discussed the challenges of socialization during the pandemic and offered tips on how to make it work. In this...
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Nicole Wilde
Jun 25, 20143 min read
Who Comes First: You or Your Dog?
The woman on the phone sounded anxious. She needed a trainer to come to her house today. When asked about the urgency, she replied that...
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Nicole Wilde
Feb 18, 20143 min read
At the Shelter: Can We Put People in the Mood to Adopt?
I’m one of those people whose mind always seems to translate things into how they relate to dogs. The other morning was no exception. I...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 21, 20144 min read
The Real Truth About Rescuing Dogs–and Wolves
When you bring a dog home from a shelter or adopt one from a rescue, you’re doing a noble thing. You’re taking a dog whose days might be...
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Nicole Wilde
Oct 14, 20133 min read
Is Your Dog Who You Thought He’d Be?
Last night, in a jet lag induced bout of sleeplessness, I watched a Sex and the City marathon. Somewhere in the midst of this guilty...
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Nicole Wilde
Sep 15, 20104 min read
Day 11: A Bodhi and Sierra Update
As you know if you read my last blog entry, bringing a new dog into the family has been exciting, but there’s been a little too much...
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Nicole Wilde
Sep 9, 20104 min read
Day 5 with Bodhi: Trouble in Paradise
We’ve had Bodhi now for just under five days. I blogged yesterday “announcing” him, and so many of you were kind enough to send nice...
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Nicole Wilde
Sep 8, 20104 min read
Sierra Gets a Buddy
_ September 2nd was my birthday, and my husband had gone out to get pizza from the best place in town. (Yep, I’m an expensive date!) I...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 21, 20103 min read
Dogs, Ducks, and an African Lion? Sierra goes to Big Bear
They say you really get to know someone when you travel together. In this case it wasn’t my husband I was getting to know better—we were...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 11, 20103 min read
How Much Does a Dog Need Other Dogs?
Sierra is a furry social butterfly. Not only does she love people, but she loves to play with other dogs. Most mornings I take her to the...
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Nicole Wilde
Jul 22, 20102 min read
Online Doggy Dating
“I love long walks on the beach, the feel of the wind in my hair, and cuddling by a cozy fireplace.” “Rock star type, young and lean with...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 1, 20103 min read
New Year, New Dog!
It’s the first day of a new decade, and I’m looking down at the sweetest furry face you’ll ever see. Sitting by my side as I type, she...
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Nicole Wilde
Oct 27, 20093 min read
Opening My Heart to New Furry Possibilities
It’s been just over a year since I lost my beloved soul dog Mojo. I experienced three other losses last year as well, which sapped my...
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Nicole Wilde
Sep 8, 20093 min read
The Allure of Adopting a Dog “As Seen on TV”
You may have heard about the recent case of the wolfdog (a.k.a. wolf hybrid) who carried the family infant off into the woods, crushing...
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