Tag Archives: dogs

New Years Resolution: Battle of Achilles

Posted on January 16, 2013 by ballwalkpark

Well today was interesting in terms of my back of the truck goal. As we were about to leave the park I took Achilles out by himself, on leash, to try and coax him into the truck with a piece … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday

Posted on November 21, 2012 by ballwalkpark

Monday was the fourth and last day that I was house sitting for one of our clients. I had a wonderful weekend with her two Incredibly sweet and playful King Charles Spaniels. It was an uneventful and relaxing weekend followed … Continue reading →

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Salty dog. Happy dog. Floppy dog.

Posted on May 31, 2012 by ballwalkpark

Every dog has their “thing” that makes them unique and special. I’ve never met a puppy quite like this before, and one of the things I love most about him is that he never fails to make me laugh. Salty … Continue reading →

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What to do if you find a lost dog at the dog park

Posted on April 6, 2012 by ballwalkpark

There was an incident at the park (Magnuson Off-Leash Park) today I wanted to share with everyone so that hopefully it will be handled differently in the future. Please feel free to share with anyone you know who frequents the … Continue reading →

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It’s all fun and games when Harley ends up in a cone

Posted on April 3, 2012 by ballwalkpark

Todd, Harley’s owner, told me a story yesterday that I have not been about to get out of my head. I have been literally laughing out loud at random times since he told me yesterday. Obviously, I had to share. … Continue reading →

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{products i love} Wonder Walker body halter

Posted on April 2, 2012 by ballwalkpark

When it comes to walking your dog, you have to find a way to make it work for you and your pup, otherwise neither of you will enjoy it. When your pup is pulling your arm off and he is … Continue reading →

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The history of Bailey and Timber

Posted on April 1, 2012 by ballwalkpark

I got Bailey when I was a Junior in college, before almost all of my friends, except for Maria, who had Timber, an all black German Shepard. Maria and I went to highschool together and had actually been friends since … Continue reading →

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Preventing Bloat in dogs

Posted on February 21, 2012 by ballwalkpark

I came across this great article today and had to share. Bloat is a potentially life-threatening condition which can affect active, healthy dogs in the prime of their life. It can be deadly within hours and is a very serious … Continue reading →

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Drowned in Double Dog Park Trips

Posted on January 25, 2012 by ballwalkpark

Whhewwww it was a wet one today! My second day back since the “dogwalker in a boot” saga and it was a full 8 hours of soggy doggy park trips and fun. Before I get into the exhilarating adventures of the dog … Continue reading →

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Pawsicles — taking care of your dogs paws in the snow

Posted on January 19, 2012 by ballwalkpark

This has been the craziest week of weather for us in Seattle! At the first sight of snow the dogs and I were esthetic to go play in the fluffy white stuff. Now a few days later, the honeymoon phase of the … Continue reading →

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