Tag Archives: Canine

It’s Only A Dog

Posted on April 27, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

A fuzzy face and small pink tongue Little tail swishing back and forth Joyful exuberance at every greeting New friend with the trusting eyes Chasing tails and squirrels alike   Barking, yapping all night long Scattered papers and chewed remotes … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Praeses Part 2

Posted on March 8, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

After growing up with an untrained dog, I was determined to teach my puppy. The hopes were for a cross between Lassie and Rin Tin Tin. A friendly stranger introduced me to the Dog Owners Training Club of Maryland, and … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Praeses Part 1

Posted on March 2, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Several years after Tiger passed on I found myself living in downtown Baltimore. Grad school at MICA was fine, but city life just isn’t my thing. I missed the outdoors and going for walks in the park without fear. Walks … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Wolves

Posted on January 17, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Growing up I read all sorts of animal books including those of Jack London, and Albert Payson Terhune, a local author who wrote about collies, and of course, Julie of the Wolves. So I guess it shouldn’t have come as … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Tiger

Posted on January 12, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Around the time I entered kindergarten my family got a dog. My parents both grew up in New York City and didn’t know much about dogs or dog training. But we lived in the suburbs of New Jersey, they had … Continue reading →

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