You can find anything using Google, right? Wrong. There are at least 5 things I want to know about my dog. But when I do a Google search I come up with nothing. 5 Things Google Doesn’t Know About My Dog C’mon Google. Why can’t you answer these questions? How many calories does a 50 …
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Nylabones are Dog Lollipops
Your Turn: What’s your dog’s version of a lollipop? Dog Poop Bag Giveaway You have only a few hours left to enter the dog poop bag giveaway. I’ve learned a lot from reading your comments so far. The scariest thing is how many of you live in areas with inadequate city water treatment plants. …
Do Dog Breeds Matter?
In 1945, Japan had only 16 Akitas. Eaten by starving Japanese families, their pelts lining the coats of Japanese military officers, the beloved, ancient breed became more important dead than alive. Akitas were lucky. Morie Sawataishi, a Mitsubishi engineer from northern Japan, took an interest in the dogs and began breeding, raising, and …
What Do You Do AFTER You Scoop the Poop?
Note: This post was updated May 2018. What is the most convenient, affordable, and environmentally responsible way to deal with dog poop? In other words, how do you get rid of dog waste after you scoop the poop?
What Are My Favorite Dog Blogs? #3
As I rebuild my list of favorite dog blogs, I reflect on which ones make me think, influence my actions, or teach me something new. But some blogs, while they may do those three things, also make me laugh. Where do I go for a giggle? Hop over to my Favorite Dog Blogs page to …
The One Way All Dog Lovers Are The Same
Some folks like little smushy faced dogs. Others like tall elegant dogs with needle noses. There are dog lovers who take their pups everywhere. And dog lovers who just stay home. And let’s not even think about the different ways people feed their dogs. But there’s one way every dog lover is the same. And …
11 Steps to Grieving My Dog
If you love a dog, someday you will lose a dog. Everyone grieves differently. But I’ve noticed a pattern in my own grief. And watching friends on Facebook, I suspect I’m not the only one who grieves the way I do. 10 Stages of Grieving a Dog Luckily, I’ve never lost a young …
How to Spend Quality Time With Your Dog When You Have No Time
August is an unusually busy month for me. But that’s not Honey’s fault. So how can I spend quality time with my dog when I don’t have much time to spare? Spending Quality Time With Your Dog Share a meal together.Hey, you gotta eat. So instead of grabbing a sandwich while watching TV, why not …
Dog Gardening Services
People are more important than things (I include animals with people in this statement). This is my mantra. I repeat it over and over as I look over my wrecked garden. The garden that was once a vision of loveliness to my neighbors and me. The garden that recently became a playground to Honey and …
Listen Carefully To Anyone Different From You – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Honey has made two new friends lately. Or rather, one new friend and one invisible one. Her first new friend is a handsome and well socialized chocolate lab. They love to just hang out together or chase each other around the yard. Her second new friend is a sweet and equally well socialized …