Maple, an English springer spaniel, has been trained to detect harmful bacteria in bee hives. (Nick Schrader/Michigan State University) Another dog blog by Juno Almost six-year old Labradoodle, Juno is a dog blogger based in Summerland in the BC interior. She publishes regularly at takenote.ca. Today she introduces us to her new-found hero, Maple, an... Continue Reading →
Role reversal at the dog park โ by Juno
Juno is an increasingly popular, even famous dog-blogger, a fan favourite amongst takenote.ca readers. [Juno] So hereโs how things usually work, each and every day, down at the Peach Orchard Dog Park in our little town of Summerland. Shortly before 0800 seven days a week, MawPaw (MP) and PawPaw (PP) drive me down to the... Continue Reading →
Sticks, and balls — Juno at the Peach Orchard Dog Park
Juno is a well known dog blogger. She has been absent from these pages for a bit. But she's back, with more energy, and opinion, than ever. The illustration above says it all. Should I, must I, incorporate AI analysis to improve my experience of chasing balls at the famed Peach Orchard Dog Park, not... Continue Reading →
Junoโs bad hair day
Another reflection from Juno, Summerlandโs 4 year-old Labradoodle blogger. Help me, please; I am having a bad hair day. In fact for the last week or so it has become evident to me and my MaPaw that I need grooming. The problem is that my former groomer has moved away. Despite MaPawโs best efforts, a... Continue Reading →
Bear, or Berra? โ Juno is curious
Labradoodle Juno is a popular dog-blogger living in Summerland BC with her MaPaw and PaPaw, Ken and Kathie Gray โWhat was your name again?โ Juno asked. โYogi.โ โThatโs an unusual name. Reminds me of Yogi Bear, you know, Yellowstone Park and all thatโdonโt burn the forest downโa Saturday morning cartoon character.โ โNo I am not... Continue Reading →