Dogs, unlike cats, don’t sit and groom themselves by the hour. Actually, most dogs couldn’t care less about their appearance and couldn’t be happier than when they’re rolling around the ground on something stinky they’ve found. Unfortunately for them, “essence of fido” isn’t a favorite scent of humans and wading through bales of shedding dog hair left on the furniture is way overrated. So until our canine companions totally take over, they’ll have to live with us grooming them and trying to keep their coats healthy and shiny looking.

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During the cold winter months in New Brunswick it’s hard to keep Corona from being annoying. With her usual days at the park being forgotten (too icy and the water’s turned off) she just trembles with energy that she needs to release so paces the house to do so.

Never a fan of being stalked, I can’t stand when I have to watch where I stand or turn in case in fear of stepping on her but she can’t be to blame. She loves the winter and with her jacket and booties on she would stay out there until my hands froze but I can’t let it go that long. Wearing proper winter attire I still can’t stand the brisk winds and chilled toes so I bring her inside before all of her energy has dissipated.

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