This morning I’m picking up a foster puppy. But before I do, I need to put on my puppy-eye glasses to make the place safe. What will that puppy see when he or she (no, I don’t know if he is a he or she is a she or how old the puppy is) comes …
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What Are Your Dog’s Super Powers?
Superman has awesome strength, x-ray vision, and can fly. Wonder Woman has enhanced hearing and eyesight, the ability to deflect bullets with her bracelets, and an invisible plane. Batman has, well, Batman is only human. But he has a gazillion dollars, a cool car, and a butler with field medic training. So I guess those …
Don’t Let Anyone Judge You as a Bad Dog Owner – Good for the Dog; Good for You
We’ve all been embarrassed by our dogs. Some of us know the pain of our dog running off as we impotently call his name. Others suffer dismay from having our courageous canine,with teeth flashing, protecting the house from the UPS driver. Maybe your dog has pulled you across the street to “tell off” the neighbor’s dog …
5 Reasons I Train My Dog
I hit a nerve. Dozens of people commented on my post about why I don’t train my dog better, sharing their love for their dogs’ individual quirks. And hundreds more have come from all over the web to read it. I’m pleased I didn’t get any wackadoo comments from people who think training a dog …
Why I Don’t Train My Dog Better
Honey is the easiest dog I’ve ever lived with. She doesn’t counter surf, root through the garbage, or bust in on me in the bathroom. She doesn’t cry when I leave her to go to work. But she’s not perfect. Mostly because I refuse to finish her training. Why? Flaws Make Us Special Many years …
Celebrate Earth Day Like a Dog
Earth Day is a time for us to appreciate the earth’s gifts and take action to reverse the damage we’ve done to her. Would we take better care of our planet if we acted more like our dogs? Care for the Earth; Act Like a Dog Maybe we’ll appreciate Earth more if we experience it …
Not Everyone is Your Friend
Honey and I have something in common. We like nearly everyone we meet. Can you imagine how uncomfortable it feels when one of us discovers we don’t like someone? I Just Hate Her The first time she called me, she spent half an hour on the phone crying about her landlord. Usually I’m quite patient …
9 Rules for Running With Your Dog
Have you watched children lately? They run for fun. They run without thinking. How about your dog? Does he run zoomies in the yard for sheer joy? But we’re human adults. We need rules. Here are mine. Links below may be affiliate links. Rules for Running With Your Dog 1. You don’t have to RUN …
The Dog Lover’s Wardrobe
When I adopted my first dogs, the high heels went deep into the closet along with my silky dresses and easily snagged sweaters. So what does a dog lover wear? A Look at the Dog Lover’s Wardrobe Here’s what you’ll find in my wardrobe now: Pockets – A girl’s gotta have some place to keep …
How I Know I’m a Dog Pessimist
Is the glass half empty? Or half full? What a stupid question. At least if you’re a dog person. I Am a Dog Pessimist I know I am. Because this is what I think about on a walk: I have our visiting dog Chico’s leash in one hand. I have Honey’s leash and a full …