An Amateur's Musings on Dogs and Their People
Posted in In the News on Apr 29th, 2011
If you live in New York State, you watch the legislature the way you watch a horror movie: with your fingers partially covering your eyes so you can look away quickly if something too scary happens. But not this month. … Continue reading
Posted in Wordless Wednesday on Apr 27th, 2011
Small enough to go anywhere with you, I’d make a great companion to a single person or couple without kids. I prefer not to share and who can blame me? I’m a princess! Daisy
Posted in Silly Stuff, Tue Cute Tuesday on Apr 26th, 2011
For some reason, my husband loves to pick Honey up and carry her around. Is it really more macho if your dog weighs 50 pounds instead of 5? Anyway, every morning, he carries her into the office where I’m writing … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections, The Puppiness Project on Apr 25th, 2011
Gretchen Rubin wrote in The Happiness Project about the year she spent “test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happy.” The Puppiness Project is my attempt to learn … Continue reading
Posted in Puppy Training, Responsible Dog Guardians, Socialization on Apr 23rd, 2011
Last week I took Honey to the mall, for the second time. The first time was when she was ten weeks old. I’m not sure why the local mall decided to have a pet-friendly day but I’m glad they did. … Continue reading
Posted in Silly Stuff on Apr 22nd, 2011
You and I are not the only dog-crazy people out there. At least that’s what I suspect when I hear some of the great songs people write about their dogs. I fell in love with Jane Siberry when I first … Continue reading
Posted in Wordless Wednesday on Apr 20th, 2011
Tina of Gorges Greyhounds
Posted in golden retriever, Responsible Dog Guardians, Socialization, Tue Cute Tuesday on Apr 19th, 2011
Last week I told the woeful tale of Honey the Hippie, the ungroomed Golden Retriever. Despite Honey’s reluctance to be featured not looking her best, I knew I needed the accountability to make grooming a priority. Honey had many fans … Continue reading
Posted in The Puppiness Project on Apr 18th, 2011
Gretchen Rubin wrote in The Happiness Project about the year she spent “test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happy.” The Puppiness Project is my attempt to … Continue reading
Posted in golden retriever, Responsible Dog Guardians on Apr 16th, 2011
Y’know how you think you know what you’re getting into but you really don’t? That’s happened to me. I spent over a year researching dog breeds and pondering before I got Honey. And I knew grooming was important to consider. … Continue reading
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