Category Archives: Layla

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Learning from Layla: Understanding Expectations

Posted on 05/26/2012 by

Layla is learning “Quiet.”  You see, Layla has “found her voice.”  It only took 2 years after her rescue adoption for Layla to determine that we are to be vocally warned of every pine needle that drops on our metal … Continue reading →

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Parents: Learning from the Dogs?

Posted on 04/07/2012 by

We have rescued a watch dog.  We didn’t know we were getting a watch dog, we thought we were adopting a dog companion to share our home and love with.  Who knew she came with her own set of rules … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 22 months of Loving Layla

Posted on 03/21/2012 by

We celebrated a HUGE milestone yesterday!  Layla was able to get her toenails clipped–without anesthesia.  For the past 22 months we have rubbed her belly and played with her toes.  Our collective reward is a dog who tolerated the vet … Continue reading →

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