The Oscarville Journal

Notes from the house.

Useful dog-care notes, local guides, boarding prep, and the occasional story from a house where somebody is always asleep in the wrong chair.

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How to Teach a Dog to Play

July 8, 2025 · 8 min read

Think your dog doesn’t like to play? You might just need the right approach. Here’s how to get started. You did all the work. You bought the basket…

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