When someone named this street, do you think they were talking about the lovely waterfront site? Or were they just waiting for Honey to come along?
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Breed-Specific Consternation – A Reminiscence
This morning, the Husband gives Pam a break with a guest post. I had seen them many times before, walking through the streets of our former neighborhood in upstate New York: a man and his wife, older, but not “elderly,” always dressed nicely but never ostentatiously, in serene and stately stride with their two large …
Purebred Dog Rejects
“She’s a reject,” the man explained. “Most breeders don’t want them. But we just love her.” “I understand. Our dog is a reject too.” In fact, most purebred dogs are rejects. And I feel very lucky to have ours.
What If You Can’t Stop Crying After Your Dog Dies?
This post has affiliate links. Learn more here or at the bottom of this page. Every morning I check which search phrases brought people to Something Wagging. Some are hilarious. But one that comes up a lot makes me feel helpless. It’s “my dog died and I can’t stop crying.” Doesn’t that just break your …
She Swims!
Last week, an intrepid photography caught grainy footage of what could only be a monster swimming in the Assawoman bay. But now we discover that was no monster. That was Honey!
Dog Skills To Take On The Boat
My dog Honey is not just a pretty face. She has some mad skills. Can we convince her to adapt them for the boat?
Don’t Say This To Someone Whose Dog Is Dying
Your friend is suffering. She tells you about how her pet is declining and may not be around much longer. I know you feel sympathy. You want to help. To reassure. But don’t say this to someone whose dog is dying…
Buying A Boat For The Dog?
I know everyone is waiting to hear that we’ve bought a boat. But it’s complicated. And one of the biggest complications weighs 50 pounds and is covered in fur.
Teaching A Golden Retriever To Swim
What kind of crazy person would move onto a boat with a golden retriever who doesn’t swim? You’ve been asking yourself that, right? Hopefully yesterday’s brief, shaky video evidence has reassured you that we’re not planning to drown Honey.
Mysterious Creature Of The Deep
Scotland has Nessie. The Chesapeake Bay has Chessie. We recently discovered our own little monster in the Assawoman Bay. If we can convince anyone she exists, should we call her “Assie?”