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 the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. I’m infatuated with my dog. I think about …
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The Puppiness Project – Don’t Be Afraid to Look Stupid
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 the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. Lately I’ve tried shaping new behavior from Honey …
The Puppiness Project – You’ll Feel Better After a Walk
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 the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. I love walking my dog. Except when I’m …
The Puppiness Project – Fix Your Dog Just Like You Fix Your Car
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 the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. Saturday I was trying to figure out why …
The Leash Communicates–But What Does It Say?
Honey off leash Runs up to twenty steps past me before looking back to see where I am. If I’m doing anything remotely interesting to her like digging in my pocket (“do you have a treats?”) or turning around (“where are you going?”), she comes running back to my side. I’m like a planet and …
Finding Your Perfect Match – How Much Can You Put Up With?
Like most of you, I read descriptions of dogs looking for homes. In their effort to make sure the dogs go to the right homes, these descriptions are, at the same time, celebratory (cuddly, smart, energetic) and cautionary (best to a home without children, prefers to be only dog, needs lots of exercise). I’ve never …
The Puppiness Project – Your Friends Bring Out the Best In You Redux
Well it appears that everyone saw exactly what I saw when I looked at Mike’s snapshots: I’m definitely happier and more comfortable having my picture taken with Honey close at hand. The picture below is the uncropped version of picture three from yesterday’s post. I think friends do bring out the best in us. Sometimes …
The Puppiness Project – Your Friends Bring Out The Best in You
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 the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. I hate having my picture taken. Which is …
The Puppiness Project – Show People You’re Glad to See Them
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 the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. Honey isn’t the only creature that reminds me …
Socialization Never Ends – Honey Goes to the Mall
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. It’s a great chance for socialization. If you’re not familiar with the concept of socialization, …