About Helen

I'm a Southern California living in South Florida. I've been here for 10 years as of October 1, 2007. No matter where I live, I'm a dog lover, and my breed is the Dobermann Pinscher of the Working Group. I am also fond of the Australian Shepherd of the Herding Group. My life revolves around my dogs, which is something those family members of mine don't understand. So I'm an island in that respect, but have built friendships with those who are doggie lovers and respect the canine as much as I do. Some do rescue, some train in, compete in, and judge AKC trials. The common thread is our dogs are family.

Mercury in Retrograde

Mercury is in retrograde, and so is my patience.   What is a planetary Retrograde?  Picture the planets orbiting the Sun like an old-fashioned mechanical racetrack. Each planet has its own track, a different distance from the Sun, traveling at different … Continue reading

Bitches Rule, Dogs Drool

Raven’s slowly growing up in the brains department and testing her rank in the Fort Doberdale hierarchy.  She’s still a puppy-head, but an older model puppy-head, and has little self-control over some of her impulses.  OK, many of her impulses.  For example, when I give treats to … Continue reading