My favorite part of Downton Abbey is seeing the single wag of a labrador’s tale in the opening credits. I rate movies by how many dogs appear in them. Is it any wonder I like commercials featuring dogs? With Sunday’s Super Bowl, I’m sure I’ll see plenty of dog commercials. But even when I love …
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Has Your Dog Ever Had a Justin Bieber Meltdown?
Adolescence Brings Out The Worst Although I hate celebrity gossip, I can’t avoid news about the latest Miley Cyprus scandal or Justin Bieber meltdown. It gets me thinking about the dumb things I did around the same age. Like the time I raced my friend eight miles to a bowling alley. He drove a Pontiac Firebird …
Funny Dog Laws
We all know Murphy’s Law—anything that can go wrong will go wrong. But what about all the dog laws that rule our lives every day? Here’s a few to get you thinking. Dog Laws That Affect You Every Day Bailey’s Law – The more urgently you have to pee in the morning, the longer your dog …
Sometimes Dogs are Jerks – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Some dogs understand when you’re not feeling well. They lie down by your side and relax. Honey is not one of those dogs. If she doesn’t get her morning walk, she gets pissy. She won’t settle down. She barks for seemingly no reason. In other words, sometimes dogs are jerks. Honey is no better or worse …
Dog Training Tip – Match The Treat to the Trick
Honey will sit just for the chance to sniff a piece of fuzz that may have rolled over a cookie. She’ll break the sound barrier during her recall just because I’m standing next to the fridge. But ask Honey to walk through an agility tunnel or stand on a wobbly surface? Time to bring out …
Something Wagging’s Got the Blues
It’s been a tough week. I have the creeping crud that’s been finding its way around town. I’ve had tight work deadlines to meet. And it’s freaking cold. I should be answering emails and leading a big push for the end of Train Your Dog Month. But I’m tired. Time for a rest. And maybe …
Dog Products I Want To Buy
I get emails all the time from companies who want help promoting their products. Some of them are just wacky. I keep asking myself, when will someone invent the dog products I want to buy? Invent These Dog Products Am I the only person who needs these items? Doggy Doody Drone – It takes your dog …
What’s the Difference Between Pets, Wild Animals, and Livestock?
If you’re looking for a brilliant explanation of why humans put other animals into categories, you won’t find it here. Sorry. My opinion is that people find it convenient to treat animals differently based on what we want from them. Do we want animals to keep us company? Work for us? Hold up a romantic …
Ask for Nurturing – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Honey Asks for Nurturing Honey has been a little clingy lately. It happens sometimes after we send a foster dog home. When I sit on the couch, Honey rests her head on my knee. When I get down on the floor to sort laundry, she comes in close for a hug. And when I go …
What Do You Get From a Dog Blog?
Why are we here? No, not on this planet. What are we doing reading dog blogs? What do we get from a dog blog that we don’t get in a book or regular website? And why do we keep coming back for more? Why Dog Blogs are Awesome If you love dogs, there are no …