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The Blue House Dog

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It took nine years for my picture book, THE BLUE HOUSE DOG, (Peachtree Publishers/August 1, 2010) to come out. It’s a fictitious account of the story narrated by a young boy named Cody who lost his beloved puppy to an unexplained ailment. Tags: books guest post. I don’t need a leash, he stays right next to me,” Cody says.

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Pets Can Change Anyone

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While he reads a book, she lies on his chest, front paws stretched forward and back paws stretched backward, in total trust and relaxation, oblivious to the world. He plays any game she likes. Yes, he now goes to bed nightly, curled up with a little puppy called Nova. She has a heating pad to keep her warm when he is away.

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The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind

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Hare could run a very profitable shell game. See TIME’s photo essay “ Puppies Behind Bars “ Henry the schnoodle just did a remarkable thing. Even puppies understand, which means it can’t be a skill they need to learn. See a video on how dogs think like us. Hare lifts it to reveal the biscuit reward.

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