Tag Archives: dogs

A Natural

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Ray V.

Martha is back in Houston after her and Megan spent a week in Chicago, post Harvey. She is a natural comforter and I miss her being around as she is exhuberant and just knows when to climb up on your … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Uncategorized | Tagged dogs, Man's best friend, service dogs | 2 Comments

Patience

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Ray V.

So, Mackenzie and Big Red were on the floor enjoying a Sunday afternoon nap and old Maggie just moseyed on over and plopped herself down on top of Mackenzie’s front legs. In all the years we have had dogs, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Labs, Uncategorized | Tagged black labs, dogs, Patience, relaxation, synergy, Wine | 3 Comments

Depth & Fill

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Ray V.

I have never been interested in creating Haiku, yet I follow several blogs that are “haiku-centric” and I enjoy reading them. I came accross a post this morning at Two on a Rant, that simply grabbed my soul and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Haiku, Uncategorized | Tagged a dog's love, devotion, dogs, Haiku, two on a rant | 1 Comment

Making Sure

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Ray V.

One thing about dogs is that they are always trying to please you.

Posted in Black Labs, Uncategorized | Tagged black labs, cute dog photos, dogs | 3 Comments

Needs

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Ray V.

“One of the oldest human needs is having someone wonder where you are when you are late getting home” . . . adapted from a quote by Margaret Meade. If you have a dog (or five) that is one need … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional needs, Uncategorized | Tagged dogs, emotions, human needs, puppies, puppy pictures, Unconditional Love | 4 Comments

On Soggy Dogs

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Ray V.

“Nothing in the world is friendlier than a wet dog”! With all the rain we have had this last week, I can verify that this is true. It might be smelly, dirty love, but love nonetheless.

Posted in Dogs, Uncategorized | Tagged dog love, dogs, friendly dogs, wet dogs | 1 Comment

Not Just For Dogs

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Ray V.

Martha is back visiting again and yesterday needed to go to Hollow Creek Animal Hospital for a minor complaint. While there, she wanted to take a selfie in the waiting room. (If her paws were longer, she could of held … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Speaking of dogs, Uncategorized, Understanding dogs | Tagged Advice, dogs, Hollow creek animal hospital, kindness, wisdom | 2 Comments

I Was Thinking. . .

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Ray V.

Over the last several weeks, I have been spending more times with our dogs than with people and a thought came to me yesterday. Think about how much easier life would be if humans had tails. Tail wagging? Happy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Uncategorized | Tagged black labs, dog personalities, dogs, tail wagging | 10 Comments

The Same, But Different

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Ray V.

“Dad, it’s the same, but different.” … Elissa “Jelly” Visotski It was sometime during her grade school years that Elissa came up with that quote, worthy of being mentioned with Yogi Berra’s list of great quotes. Two things that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Speaking of dogs, Uncategorized, Understanding dogs | Tagged black labs, dogs, puppies, relationships | 8 Comments

Responses

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Ray V.

Two of our four Labs are over fourteen and partially deaf as they do not respond to voice commands unless you are within ten feet. (or at least they have me believing that’s the case) Apparently, the frequency range of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Speaking of dogs, Uncategorized | Tagged alerting dogs, burglar alarms, dogs, dogs and cheese, guard dogs, snacks | 5 Comments

Your Opinion Probably Does Not Matter

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Ray V.

“With a few notable exceptions (wife,daughters, parents) , I don’t care what anyone thinks of me. Except dogs, I want dogs to like me” Found on FB, CO @sungazing

Posted in Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged dogs, opinion, relationshops | 2 Comments

The Boss

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Ray V.

Carry a big stick and lead the way.

Posted in leadership | Tagged dogs, leadership, managing | 1 Comment

Still Beating The Odds

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Ray V.

When we moved to Michigan in July, three of our four Black Labs moved with us and one stayed back in Aiken with our daughter, Kelliann. Maggie, aged 13, stayed behind as Snickers, Big Red and Mackenzie made the move … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Labs | Tagged Aiken SC, black labs, dogs, Elissa Visotski, Kelliann Visotski, Megan Visotski | 9 Comments

He Was A Good Dog

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Ray V.

The internet is a strange place. Ignoring all the “not so nice” things, it allows you to meet and connect with people you would likely never get to meet and even if you did, it would be at a … Continue reading →