Alternative rewards
How many think of reward in the form of liver slices, play and mischief or verbal reward with bright and squeaky voice combined with high enthusiasm and energy? It works for sure …
What I want in a dog
As with basically everything else, I don't want to have or do something just for the sake of having or doing something. I want a challenge, and that also applies …
Missing Ella
Yes. I don't really know how to start this post. The days pass and look exactly the same. Even more so now, than before Ella left me. I …
Two weeks without Ella
Two weeks ago I was sitting on the floor of the vet with Ella in my arms. She was disloyal, completely relaxed. There was not an iota of life left in her body. …
Approach to dog
I'm thinking a lot about Ella versus other dogs right now. I suspect that will be the case, because Ella is no longer with me, which gives me the opportunity to meet others …
Not my Ella
Today is the first day Karma is here. It's only been about a week since Ella left me, but over the past week I have realized that I must …
Date with the first day dog
Today, the kitties and I met for the first time the groenendaelen Karma, who came here to visit with her mother. I'll hang out with Karma while her mom finishes hers …
Day mat available
In order not to perish from boredom without a dog, and to draw in some extra savings for my own meager sickness benefit, I have decided to start having day dogs. …
Future plans
While I'm learning on my own to live without Ella, I thought I'd tell you a little about my plans going forward. I've known for a long time that I won't make it …
Grief work, day 2
First, I just want to say that I have read your comments, you who posted on Facebook. I haven't answered, because I have nothing to say. I'm completely empty. …