I have lots of friends who refer to their dogs as their children. Not me. I know better. Dogs and kids aren’t the same. Because dogs are better. Here’s why: 15 Reasons Dogs Are Better Than Kids Dog training classes cost anywhere from $75 to $200. College tuition? $40,000 a year. You do the math. …
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Dog World Problems – No Puppy Insurance
You’ve heard of first world problems. But your true suffering comes from Dog World Problems. Your Turn: Can you think of an insurance policy you’d pay for when raising a puppy?
Does Dog Hair Always Win?
In the battle against dog hair, does the dog hair always win? In my house, it certainly feels like it. So we’ve taken the battle to the streets. We’ve pitted hairy Honey the golden retriever against Kurgo’s Wander Hammock to see who’s more powerful—Honey or the Hammock. In other words, if we cover the seat …
Don’t Feel Bad About Feeling Bad – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Feeling bad stinks. Being injured or sick, whether physically or emotionally, is no fun at all. There’s only one thing that’s worse. And that’s when you feel bad about feeling bad. Talking To Yourself When You’re Feeling Bad How do you talk to yourself when you’re feeling bad? I hope you have nurturing voices inside …
A Month’s Worth of Dog Poo
I take them as cries for help. Those search terms that bring people to Something Wagging. Here’s one that gave me pause: “How to dispose of month’s worth of large dog feces.” Wow. A month?! I wrote a comprehensive post on the pros and cons of several methods of disposing of poop after the scoop. …
Don’t Take Your Dog Personally
Does your dog hurt your feelings? Because I think that’s what’s going on with some Something Wagging readers. Lately, common search terms that bring folks to this blog are along the lines of “Why doesn’t my dog greet me more excitedly when I come home?” Sounds like someone needs to be told to not take …
Dog World Problems – Stray Ears
You’ve heard of first world problems. But your true suffering comes from Dog World Problems.
I’m Betting AGAINST My Dog!
My dog Honey has super powers—of friendliness, good manners, and shedding. Oh, the shedding. No matter where I am. No matter what I do. I’m accompanied by little golden hairs. I drop them in my food. I staple them into my papers. I wrap them into gifts. I’m looking for the kryptonite that will defeat her …
Show Your Delight – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Do you miss words that people rarely use anymore? I do. And “delight” is the word at the top of my list. When was the last time you heard anyone describe something as delightful? Cynics Don’t Show Delight Cynical people don’t find anything delightful. But dogs are not cynics. They delight in many things: a …
Get Ready for the Fight of the Century
Are you prepared for a powerhouse of puppy pugilism? Pulchritude and precision will pair with with punching paws of power in the prize-fight of the century. Honey will battle her opponent next weekend. And we’ll share the results on Tuesday, April 25 when you will have a chance to win the prize. Want to know more about …