Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:27:20 -0500 https://livinglifetailsup.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Living Life Tails UP yes 7c496277-4e01-5ac5-a179-b2606412f86a Rachann Mayer episodic false Shooting Happy Bubbles into the Atmosphere!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rachann Mayer https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7r1l2zbz4sgtd55of0v3wv8fva9h?.jpg We're Back! Choice's Final Fight Rachann wants to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this difficult time. 2024 was a year of loss for her and her family and Living Life Tails Up's happy bubbles were hard to find.

]]> Rachann wants to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this difficult time. 2024 was a year of loss for her and her family and Living Life Tails Up's happy bubbles were hard to find.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-16747600 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500 188 full false Lady Jane and the Drive Through Who doesn't love a drive through? Rachann sure does, and so does her dog Lady Jane. She sits patiently and even talks to the speaker to order her own food!

]]> Who doesn't love a drive through? Rachann sure does, and so does her dog Lady Jane. She sits patiently and even talks to the speaker to order her own food!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-16107413 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 350 full false Hay Bales and Urine and Mums, Oh My! Fall is here! Decorations are on display - mums, pumpkins, colorful corn, and hay bales. Rachann talks about her love of fall, but also the problems that critters can cause to the decorations at the kennel.

]]> Fall is here! Decorations are on display - mums, pumpkins, colorful corn, and hay bales. Rachann talks about her love of fall, but also the problems that critters can cause to the decorations at the kennel.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-16106739 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 381 full false Daylight Savings and Time Change We have rolled our clocks back one hour. Daylight Savings Time is here! We know that, but what about our animals? Dogs, cats, and horses don't understand why they aren't getting fed at the usual time!

]]> We have rolled our clocks back one hour. Daylight Savings Time is here! We know that, but what about our animals? Dogs, cats, and horses don't understand why they aren't getting fed at the usual time!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-16066353 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 250 full false Horses and Walnuts When the walnuts fall on the roof of the barn, they make a loud noise. It spooks Rachann when she's in the barn, but the horses and Lady Jane just take it in stride!

]]> When the walnuts fall on the roof of the barn, they make a loud noise. It spooks Rachann when she's in the barn, but the horses and Lady Jane just take it in stride!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15924376 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 337 full false Leaves and Manure When the leaves fall, it makes it difficult to pick up dog droppings and horse manure, because everything is brown!

]]> When the leaves fall, it makes it difficult to pick up dog droppings and horse manure, because everything is brown!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15924370 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 334 full false Walnuts and Dogs At Mariah-Belle Kennel there are a lot of walnut trees. When the walnuts fall and roll down the driveway, the dogs get excited because they look like tennis balls!

]]> At Mariah-Belle Kennel there are a lot of walnut trees. When the walnuts fall and roll down the driveway, the dogs get excited because they look like tennis balls!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15924359 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 334 full false Choosing Dog Toys How does the staff at Mariah-Belle pick the toys for the dogs at the kennel? What do they look for in a toy? Rachann talks you through the process.

]]> How does the staff at Mariah-Belle pick the toys for the dogs at the kennel? What do they look for in a toy? Rachann talks you through the process.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15468659 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 291 full false Lady Jane and Day Camp Lady Jane, Rachann's 120 pound German Shepherd/Lab mix, loves to go play with her friends at doggy day camp at Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel! Some days, LJ doesn't go to day camp, and she has ways of expressing her disappointment! She gets really sad when she has to stay in the house with Rachann!

]]> Lady Jane, Rachann's 120 pound German Shepherd/Lab mix, loves to go play with her friends at doggy day camp at Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel! Some days, LJ doesn't go to day camp, and she has ways of expressing her disappointment! She gets really sad when she has to stay in the house with Rachann!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15468598 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 262 full false Steps and Our Pups Some pups, whether they are older dogs or young puppies, have trouble with going up and down stairs! Rachann gained a new understanding and appreciation of the problem with her recent accident and surgery. Stairs are difficult when your body doesn't work right!

]]> Some pups, whether they are older dogs or young puppies, have trouble with going up and down stairs! Rachann gained a new understanding and appreciation of the problem with her recent accident and surgery. Stairs are difficult when your body doesn't work right!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15437013 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 225 full false The Gift of the Magic AC Button It's HOT!! Remember the days before air conditioning? Rachann talks about the evolution of AC in cars and in her old farmhouse.

]]> It's HOT!! Remember the days before air conditioning? Rachann talks about the evolution of AC in cars and in her old farmhouse.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15323506 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 344 full false 4th of July and Doggie Hairdos Dog groomers do a brisk business! Dogs need grooming, some breeds more than others. Rachann reminisces about her Bichon, Fiona, and her wild hairdos on Independence Day races.

]]> Dog groomers do a brisk business! Dogs need grooming, some breeds more than others. Rachann reminisces about her Bichon, Fiona, and her wild hairdos on Independence Day races.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15323529 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 395 full false Skills, I Have Skills!! Rachann discusses travel skills for your pets. Traveling with dogs can be challenging, but if your dogs have learned travel skills, it makes things much easier.

]]> Rachann discusses travel skills for your pets. Traveling with dogs can be challenging, but if your dogs have learned travel skills, it makes things much easier.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15323568 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400 372 full false Fireworks and Animal Reactions It's that time of year for fireworks! Rachann talks about ways to help your pets get through what can be a very traumatic time for them when the fireworks go off.

]]> It's that time of year for fireworks! Rachann talks about ways to help your pets get through what can be a very traumatic time for them when the fireworks go off.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15284920 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 428 full false Lightning Bugs, or is it Fireflies? Rachann has a dog, LJ, that gets so excited this time of year when the lightning bugs start to appear. LJ likes to catch them and crunch them ... but apparently, they don't taste very good!

]]> Rachann has a dog, LJ, that gets so excited this time of year when the lightning bugs start to appear. LJ likes to catch them and crunch them ... but apparently, they don't taste very good!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15284900 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400 330 3 15 full false Scooping Manure! If you have pets, dogs, cats, or horses, you need to clean up after them--scooping the litter box, scooping the yard, and scooping the stable and barnyard. Rachann is fascinated with all sorts of manure, even bat and bird guano!

]]> If you have pets, dogs, cats, or horses, you need to clean up after them--scooping the litter box, scooping the yard, and scooping the stable and barnyard. Rachann is fascinated with all sorts of manure, even bat and bird guano!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15019926 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 409 3 14 full false Sleeping Dog Zen Energy Do dogs rest? Of course they do! They play hard and need to release stress. Did you know that a group of dogs in the kennel will sleep, but there is one that will stay awake to watch over the rest?  When we sleep, humans, dogs, and all other animals, our brains are relaxing and processing information. 

]]> Do dogs rest? Of course they do! They play hard and need to release stress. Did you know that a group of dogs in the kennel will sleep, but there is one that will stay awake to watch over the rest?  When we sleep, humans, dogs, and all other animals, our brains are relaxing and processing information. 

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-15019744 Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 497 3 13 full false Diets, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Dogs Rachann talks about the time her dog, LJ, wanted a piece of cereal that she was eating. Unfortunately, LJ really didn't like the Frosted Mini Wheat and spit it out. Are there some things that your pet absolutely won't eat?

]]> Rachann talks about the time her dog, LJ, wanted a piece of cereal that she was eating. Unfortunately, LJ really didn't like the Frosted Mini Wheat and spit it out. Are there some things that your pet absolutely won't eat?

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14992937 Wed, 01 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400 510 3 16 full false Rachann's Peaceful Shedquarters Do you know what a shedquarters is? In Rachann's world, it's a shed on the grounds of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel that is a combination office, recording studio, and a place to sit and comtemplate.

]]> Do you know what a shedquarters is? In Rachann's world, it's a shed on the grounds of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel that is a combination office, recording studio, and a place to sit and comtemplate.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14787892 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 352 full false Dogs Keep People Honest How important is body language to people and animals? Most animals are very attuned to body language, between their own species and others, including humans.

]]> How important is body language to people and animals? Most animals are very attuned to body language, between their own species and others, including humans.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14787874 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 529 3 12 full false Dogs Talk to Us What kind of conversations do your dogs have with you? Do they move their eyebrows up and down, or tilt their head? Rachann talks about dogs use body language to communicate with us.

]]> What kind of conversations do your dogs have with you? Do they move their eyebrows up and down, or tilt their head? Rachann talks about dogs use body language to communicate with us.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14787837 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 358 3 11 full false Pet Food, People Food, Kibble, and Treats What would you do if you had to eat the same thing all day every day? How badly would you want a treat? The horses and dogs at Mariah-Belle Manor will do just about anything for a treat, whether it's a piece of cucumber or a Big Mac (that's just Rachann)!

]]> What would you do if you had to eat the same thing all day every day? How badly would you want a treat? The horses and dogs at Mariah-Belle Manor will do just about anything for a treat, whether it's a piece of cucumber or a Big Mac (that's just Rachann)!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14691427 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 390 full false Geese, Dogs, and Ponds - Not Always a Good Combination It's spring and the ponds around Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel are filled with geese. Sometimes, it's too good for a dog to resist!

]]> It's spring and the ponds around Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel are filled with geese. Sometimes, it's too good for a dog to resist!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14691409 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 346 full false Spring on the Farm - Daffodils, Hair, and Mud Spring is in the air! The flowers are blooming, the dogs and horses are shedding out their winter coats, and ... there is mud is everywhere!

]]> Spring is in the air! The flowers are blooming, the dogs and horses are shedding out their winter coats, and ... there is mud is everywhere!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14691391 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 374 full false Conversations You Can Only Have With Your Dog Do you talk to your pets? And do you also believe that they are understanding and responding? Rachann does!

]]> Do you talk to your pets? And do you also believe that they are understanding and responding? Rachann does!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14691379 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 256 3 9 full false How Dogs See the People World Have you ever sat on the floor to see the world from your dog's perspective? You'd be surprised!

]]> Have you ever sat on the floor to see the world from your dog's perspective? You'd be surprised!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14466730 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 345 3 8 full false Leap Year A lot of animals like to leap around. Is there a connection to Leap Year?

]]> A lot of animals like to leap around. Is there a connection to Leap Year?

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14466720 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 343 3 8 full false Teeth Rachann discusses teeth, both human and dog, and the importance of keeping them clean.

]]> Rachann discusses teeth, both human and dog, and the importance of keeping them clean.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14466707 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 399 3 4 full false Valentine's Day at the Kennel Rachann is busy trying to find a Valentine's Day activity for the dogs at the kennel. Hmmm, I wonder what she comes up with!

]]> Rachann is busy trying to find a Valentine's Day activity for the dogs at the kennel. Hmmm, I wonder what she comes up with!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14414797 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 398 2 3 full false Dog Food and Treats At Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel, the dogs are trained to sit and wait for kibble (food) and cookies (treats). Sometimes, they hear staff talking about kibble or cookies (but it's not feeding time!) and staff is puzzled as to why all the dogs are sitting!

]]> At Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel, the dogs are trained to sit and wait for kibble (food) and cookies (treats). Sometimes, they hear staff talking about kibble or cookies (but it's not feeding time!) and staff is puzzled as to why all the dogs are sitting!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14414749 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 416 2 2 full false Flake Flippin' Fairies Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14414437 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 255 2 1 full false Riding in Cars with Dogs Dogs, like people, horses, and other mammals, can get carsick. If you have a vomiting dog, Rachann recommends that you carry a "Puppy Bag" in the car that contains all you need to clean up the dog and the car.

]]> Dogs, like people, horses, and other mammals, can get carsick. If you have a vomiting dog, Rachann recommends that you carry a "Puppy Bag" in the car that contains all you need to clean up the dog and the car.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14187158 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 393 1 20 full false Holidays and Pets Does your dog urinate on the Christmas tree, or anything else plant-based that you bring into your home during the holidays? Does your cat knock all of the berries off of the wreath and the garland? Holidays can be a time of mixed scent messages for pets.

]]> Does your dog urinate on the Christmas tree, or anything else plant-based that you bring into your home during the holidays? Does your cat knock all of the berries off of the wreath and the garland? Holidays can be a time of mixed scent messages for pets.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14187114 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 458 1 19 full false Dogs and Balls Can you believe that there are some dogs that don't particularly like to play with balls? Most dogs love balls, but there are some that don't get the attraction. Rachann talks about dogs and balls and how to make ball play more interesting.

]]> Can you believe that there are some dogs that don't particularly like to play with balls? Most dogs love balls, but there are some that don't get the attraction. Rachann talks about dogs and balls and how to make ball play more interesting.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14187082 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 434 1 18 full false Dogs' Sensitive Noses Do dogs have a better sense of smell better than we do? Absolutely!

]]> Do dogs have a better sense of smell better than we do? Absolutely!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14187019 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 309 1 17 full false Rolling on the Beach Would rolling naked on the beach make you happy? It sure did this pup!

]]> Would rolling naked on the beach make you happy? It sure did this pup!

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-14066102 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500 508 1 12 full false Peanut Butter Cookies Dogs noses are one of their most powerful senses, the sense of smell. Scents elicit a response in our pets, just as smelling things like peanut butter cookies baking does in us.

]]> Dogs noses are one of their most powerful senses, the sense of smell. Scents elicit a response in our pets, just as smelling things like peanut butter cookies baking does in us.

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-13890891 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 268 1 10 full false Boundaries Just as we as people have boundaries, so do our pets. Is it ever okay for a dog to scoot across the carpet? No, no more than it would be okay for us to do it! 

]]> Just as we as people have boundaries, so do our pets. Is it ever okay for a dog to scoot across the carpet? No, no more than it would be okay for us to do it! 

]]> Rachann Mayer Buzzsprout-13890870 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 296 1 9 full false Aisleways Walking down the kennel aisle to see your dog is just as exciting to them as a wedding procession is to us. Rachann Mayer open our eyes to see the love our dogs feel when they see us.

]]> Walking down the kennel aisle to see your dog is just as exciting to them as a wedding procession is to us. Rachann Mayer open our eyes to see the love our dogs feel when they see us.

]]> Rachann Buzzsprout-13345672 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 313 1 8 full false Things that Fly Lightning Bugs, Sky Raisins, Jalapeno Sky Raisins, and Jets are the topic of this Living Life Tails UP, and are Rachann's dog's favorite thing to chase ... and catch?

]]> Lightning Bugs, Sky Raisins, Jalapeno Sky Raisins, and Jets are the topic of this Living Life Tails UP, and are Rachann's dog's favorite thing to chase ... and catch?

]]> Rachann Buzzsprout-13345625 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 310 1 7 full false Handwashing and Hydration Rachann Mayer reminds us of the inconveniences that surround automatic water and soap dispensers and awkward placement of hand dryers and emphasizes the importance of accessibility. How does this connect to the dogs? Listen to find out!

]]> Rachann Mayer reminds us of the inconveniences that surround automatic water and soap dispensers and awkward placement of hand dryers and emphasizes the importance of accessibility. How does this connect to the dogs? Listen to find out!

]]> Rachann Buzzsprout-13345609 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 334 1 6 full false Music Sets the Beat Are Mariah Belle Manor's boarders and day campers Johnny Cash fans? Rachann Mayer discusses how music impacts the rhythm of our lives and the feelings around us just as much as it effects our pups!

]]> Are Mariah Belle Manor's boarders and day campers Johnny Cash fans? Rachann Mayer discusses how music impacts the rhythm of our lives and the feelings around us just as much as it effects our pups!

]]> Rachann Buzzsprout-13345555 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 241 1 4 full false Tool Cat Sometimes Rachann feels like a draft horse, but today she feels like a Tool Cat? Listen in to hear as she explains why!

]]> Sometimes Rachann feels like a draft horse, but today she feels like a Tool Cat? Listen in to hear as she explains why!

]]> Rachann Buzzsprout-13345534 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 433 1 3 full false Muddy Despite the mess of mud, Rachann Mayer allows us to find some appreciation for mud and shares her stories of growing on the farm.

]]> Despite the mess of mud, Rachann Mayer allows us to find some appreciation for mud and shares her stories of growing on the farm.

]]> Rachann Buzzsprout-13345512 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 341 1 2 full false Happy Campers Rachann Mayer discusses the joy you can find in the goofiness of everyday life.

]]> Rachann Mayer discusses the joy you can find in the goofiness of everyday life.

]]> Rachann Buzzsprout-13345417 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 286 1 1 full false