In this series, Grief by You, I will be featuring people in my life who have experienced grief in one way or another. Some will be kept anonymous for those that prefer it. I hope to open the eyes of the readers and myself to how different people’s experiences with grief can be. If youContinue reading “Grief by You: A Gift Beyond Measure”
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Anxiety vs Distance
Scotia has what I would call severe anxiety. Maybe other people wouldn’t call it severe, but from my experience, it’s pretty severe. Through the last two and a half years of our relationship, Scotia and I have worked through some pretty big challenges that have taught us to trust each other and they have presentedContinue reading “Anxiety vs Distance”
Booties on a Little Booty
Booties have many great features and functions. Scotia typically doesn’t like booties, but like many things, once she understands the purpose behind them, she is more than happy to comply. Finding boots that fit Scotia’s paws, are comfortable for her, and don’t fall off, was super frustrating and challenging. We tried a variety of bootiesContinue reading “Booties on a Little Booty”
A Sour Present
Like a rock settling to the floor of the ocean, my heart rests in the bottom of my stomach. There is a reason. In just over two hours, Scotia will undergo an operation to remove a mass on her shoulder. What the lab results show will determine how long she has to live. As IContinue reading “A Sour Present”
Behaviour Medications
For about a year and a half, Scotia has been on behaviour medications. These meds help her navigate a world that feels terrifying to her. She has tried a few different meds and a ton of different doses to get to where she is today. At the very beginning, I started trying the calming treatsContinue reading “Behaviour Medications”
Move to a Little Home
Recently, Scotia and I moved about 25 minutes from our old place. We had a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment. We now live in a tiny micro-suite in the bottom of a house. I wasn’t sure how Scotia would adjust to the very little bachelor suite. We have a small square space. There is noContinue reading “Move to a Little Home”
Grief by You: Hard to Say Goodbye
In this series, Grief by You, I will be featuring people in my life who have experienced grief in one way or another. Some will be kept anonymous for those that prefer it. I hope to open the eyes of the readers and myself to how different people’s experiences with grief can be. If youContinue reading “Grief by You: Hard to Say Goodbye”
Treats!
Treats are a massive part of training Scotia. Since Scotia has no interest in toys or play, treats are the only motivator that seems to work for her. Over the course of owning her, I have found her to be incredibly food motivated. This has also greatly helped with training. What treats I use nowContinue reading “Treats!”
A Little Recall on Scotia’s Recall
Recall is a big part of Scotia’s training. It’s something we regularly practice to ensure it is never lost. Being that Scotia is so anxious, it’s super important for her to have reliable recall. She understands when I call her that I have something she likes: food. I try not to recall Scotia if IContinue reading “A Little Recall on Scotia’s Recall”
I See the Moon
I See the Moon. That’s how far into the song I could get without Marisa interjecting. She hated that song. She said it creeped her out. I thought it was funny that of all the things in her life, a song was what freaked her out the most. I was walking through the groceryContinue reading “I See the Moon”
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