Hi everyone;
My name is Pat (as in Patricia) and in 2-3 months from now, I will have my baby beagle! I've been watching the website for months now and have been posting a few questions and replies here and there - it's been a great help.
I've had a beagle before, so know(s) (nose) what I'm getting into - all nose, no brain

I lost my first dog ever (also a beagle) in a very nasty relationship breakdown 2 years ago and decided in January this year, it was time for a 4-legged friend in my life. Since no 2-legged men have been around recently...... the pup will be a wonderful addition.
Today, I was at the Pet Expo in Calgary, and have at least 5 very good, Canadian, no corn or wheat puppy food samples. I'm not too happy with what my breeder feeds the mums, so I plan to bet my girl off to the best start I can, nutritionally. Thee was so much information there - it was a great source.
My challenge will be the travelling part of my job, which can take me away from Calgary almost 100 days in the year. I'm looking to find some who dog sits IN THEIR HOME. I hate taking dogs to kennels - they are psychologically damaging IMHO. So, if anyone knows someone who is a reliable dog sitter and understands beagles - let me know

I live in Calgary, near Canada Olympic Park, and work from a home office.
And - I'm still debating on names - but right now, Daisy (from Snoopy's origins -the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm) or Marbles (one of Snoopy's litter mates) are high on the list.