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About Simba's Mom

I was born and raised in California, lived in Pennsylvania for several years, and have recently moved to Delaware. I have gone from being a teacher for 20 years to a blogger and now back to teaching but still blogging. I have a great dog named Simba. Simba is a German Shorthaired Pointer. Life with Simba is an adventure every day. I have had dogs my entire life but I have learned most about dogs living with Simba. German Shorthaired Pointers really do become your best friend. They become extremely attached and that is why they say they have the Velcro phenomenon. Simba now has a sister 8 years younger and her name is Gypsy.

German Shorthair Pointer or Velociraptor

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Simba's Mom

Luna is settling in quite well. It’s been three weeks since she joined us. I had forgotten how relentless they are in the puppy stage. All Luna wants to do is play and wrestle. Poor Gypsy get the brunt of … Continue reading →

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Simba Gets Another Little Sister

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Simba's Mom

I would like to introduce the new addition to our family, Luna. Mum tells me she’s my little sister. She kind of looks like me, except she’s only one year old. We rescued her from the Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue organization. … Continue reading →

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Dogs Living High on the Hog with These Budget-Friendly Tips

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Simba's Mom

Pets bring us joy and companionship on a daily basis. They help us to worry less about the trivial things in life, they are quick to forgive, and they always have our backs. In short, they’re like royalty, and they … Continue reading →

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Training A Dog To Use A Litter Box

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Simba's Mom

Should You Litter Train Your Dog? by Clara Lou Dogs are not cats. This is what we all know when it comes to understanding canines and felines individually. That still remains true even if your dog uses a litter box … Continue reading →

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GSPs Singing Happy Birthday

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Simba's Mom

This shelter in place has me losing it.  How can you say this is not precious?  I decided to upload the videos here for anyone who would like to use them to say happy birthday to a dog-lover they know.  … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Breaks Free

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Simba's Mom

This dog is going to be the death of me.  She has been a gypsy since the day I picked her up.  She just want to roam free and go out to see all that she’s missing.  She has 3/4 … Continue reading →

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Indestructible Toys, lol

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Simba's Mom

GSPs and the indestructible toy. Continue reading →

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German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP): All You Need to Know

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Simba's Mom

Bred for long days in the wild, the GSPs are powerful, fast, agile and gritty. Typically, a GSP male weighs between 55 to 70 pounds with a height that ranges from 23 to 25 inches; females are a bit smaller. … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Risk To Pets.

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Simba's Mom

In the midst of a pandemic, people are worried about COVID-19 and their pets. Here are some guidelines. Continue reading →

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Music Therapy and Your Dog

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Simba's Mom

I realized years ago that music really helped sooth Simba while I was gone.  Simba has always been a high anxiety pup with separation anxiety.  She tends to bark at any little noise coming from outside thinking that it may … Continue reading →

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