Author: Tracy Ahrens
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His Savior, His Life and His Friend: Losing a Dog to Cancer While Going Through Cancer Myself
What's it like losing a dog to cancer while going through cancer yourself? Tracy Aherns takes us through the story of her dog Trucker's battle with cancer.
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If Cat Toes Look Like Jelly Beans, Then Dog Toes Look Like Chocolates
Dog toes and chocolates have much in common, from their appearance to the joy they bring us.
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My Dog Is Mourning My Ex, and It Breaks My Heart
After my boyfriend and I broke up, I worried about my dog, Trucker -- he'd been abandoned a lot in his life, and I hated to see it happening again.
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My Dog Loves His Feet. Does Your Dog Have a Favorite Body Part?
Trucker has many uses for his feet and loves to keep them clean, which got me to wondering: Do other dogs have a favorite body part?
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Does Your Dog Find Dead Critters and “Present” Them to You as Gifts?
My dog, Trucker, has found a dead animal during a walk more than once, and he always makes sure I get it. Does your dog do the same?
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Does Your Dog Like to Hug You?
Experts say dogs don't like to hug, but my Trucker hugs everyone. Does your dog like to hug or be hugged?
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Does Your Dog Ever Get So Scared He Hurts Himself?
In a thunderstorm, Tucker scrambled onto our roof, then jumped off and ran across town before collapsing. Has your dog been scared like that?
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Does Your Dog Love to Play on Your Freshly Made Bed?
What is it with dogs and cats and clean sheets? At my house, it's party time when I make the bed!
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Let’s Talk: Does Your Dog Love to Roll in Stinky Things?
My Tucker has rolled around in dog poop, goose poop, and something that smelled so bad even the groomer was shocked. It's driving me crazy!
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Do You Keep Items That Remind You of a Dog Who Has Passed?
I have pet memorials, but I also keep a large stuffed moose that Speckles loved -- I still have it 18 years after he entered my life.
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Do Your Dogs Like Playing with Children?
I got Trucker when he was 5, and I know he was around kids before -- he obviously loves them.
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Let’s Talk: Is It Normal for a Dog to Have Nightmares?
My rescue dog Tucker had terrible nightmares, but now he often sleeps happily on his side.
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A Letter to My Childhood Dog Wiggles, Who Lived in the Basement and Backyard
You played a role in shaping my character, mainly my fervor to aid creatures in need.
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My Dog Is Terrified of Lint Rollers: Does Your Pup Have Irrational Fears?
In my house, the lint roller poses a sticky situation. What about yours?
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Does Your Dog’s Collar Tell His Life Story?
My dog's collar reflects a lifetime of adventures -- does your dog have a collar that does the same?
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My Dog Goes on Dates with My Neighbor’s Dog
Whenever I can't find Trucker, I can bet he's next door, charming Lulu the cute little Border Collie.
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Is Your Dog a Canine Casanova?
My dog, Trucker, has wooed many ladies, dog and human alike. Do you know a dog like that?
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Can You Name Your Dog’s Unique Physical Features From Memory?
Go ahead, give it a try -- if your dog ever gets lost, that information can prove vital.
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What Does Your Dog Take Comfort In? Mine Is Obsessed with This Blanket
My shelter dog finds security in blankets, tunneling in them to feel safe. Does your dog do anything like that?
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