I read dog stories every day. I love seeing pictures of Sage seeking out mud with the efficiency of a heat-seeking missile. And reading about Delilah stealing popcorn while no one is looking. But I’m also jealous. It isn’t easy when your dog is Little Miss Perfect. She never digs in the garbage, surfs the counters for …
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Conversations With My Dog
If you live near my house, you’ve heard the following exchange drifting out the open windows. And yes, this post reflects actual conversations with my dog. Honey (downstairs): “Woof.” Pamela (upstairs): “You don’t say.” Honey: “Woof. Woof. Woof, woof, woof, woof.” Pamela: “Really? And then what did you say?” Honey: “Woof. Woof. Woof.” Pamela: “She said what?” Honey: …
Do You Look Like Your Dog?
We all know people and their dogs look alike. After all, check out Winston Churchill and his bulldog. Except Churchill had poodles. So do people really look like their dogs? Or is it an urban myth? Ask Science If People Look Like Their Dogs Some scientists had extra grant money hanging around. So they decided to experiment …
The Poopy Puppy Pouch of Death
Me: “What’s that smell?” Mike: “Smells like swiss cheese.” Me: “It smells like POOP!” And so it begins. Pondering the puzzling putrescence that pounded our perceptions. I hadn’t been in the basement for the past few days. So putting my bike away after sailing was my first exposure to the fetid odor that clung to the …
Do You Love Dogs For Their Looks?
Dogs are (wo)man’s best friend. They give unconditional love. They live in the moment. They make us laugh. That’s what everyone says. But do we really expect people to believe we love dogs for their characters? I don’t think we’re so deep. In fact, most of us can’t resist a pretty face. And we really love dogs …
Kayak Mischief – Monday Mischief Blog Hop
I know. You don’t usually see us around the Monday Mischief Blog Hop. That’s because Honey is not a terribly mischievous dog. Or is she? Maybe she’s just especially good at hiding her impish ways. Let me tell you a story and you can decide. Honey Goes Kayaking First you need to know that Honey’s not …
The Writer’s Process Blog Tour Is Coming To Take You Away…
“Have a seat…. Tell me what’s on your so-called mind.” That’s what Kate from SlimDoggy said to me when she invited me to join the Writer’s Process Blog Tour. Well, not really. But it’s a great quote from one of my favorite animated movies (100 points if you get the reference). You know, Slim Doggy, …
Dogs Don’t Cure Depression
Don’t read this blog post. At least not if you’re sensitive to sad subjects and violent imagery—including violent images involving dogs and human animals. Really, I won’t mind if you stop now. Come back tomorrow and I’ll have something lighter for you to read. But if you’re still with me, read on. The Blog Post …
Why Do We Love Dogs So Much?
More people deeply love dogs than any other animal. You can argue with me. But I doubt you’ll win. Cats? There are more of them. And there’s no doubt that some people love cats and understand them very well. But most people like having cats around without trying to know them or getting very involved in …
What Lessons Can We Learn From Our Dog’s Problem Behaviors?
If your dog runs away from home, cries when you leave the house, or barks like a mad creature every time a stranger comes to the door, you look for a management tool or training method. Right? I’m not going to argue you out of that. After all, roaming the streets is dangerous. No dog …