Dog walkers are so boring. Day after day I see them walking around the block with their dogs, never leaving the sidewalk, never having fun. I’d like them to know what they’re missing. Walking the Dog the Fun Way Since I don’t have a car (and don’t really feel like pulling my 50 pound dog …
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I Own A House For My Dog
Many years ago I loved Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper, had a Chippendale-style sofa, and covered my floors with Oriental rugs. Then I got dogs. Living in the Dog House My first dogs, Agatha and Christie, worked hard to convince me not to care about decorating. How? by chasing each other down the hall and sliding …
Working Dogs – On the Wyoming Range or in the Suburban Yard
People are happier when they have a job. Dogs are happier when they have a job. And a person and a dog working together? Pure bliss. Guarding Sheep in Wyoming Cat Urbigkit is a writer and photographer. She also keeps a flock of sheep in the Green River basin area south of Yellowstone National Park. …
Accept Others For Who They Are – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Words often formed in my head: “Why does he always do that? Doesn’t he know how crazy it makes me?” But Honey has learned to accept the quirks of others. I need to learn from her. Visitor Dog Saturday night I got a message. A friend’s grandmother had died and she needed someone to watch …
The Dog Lover’s Guide to Great Sex
[Warning: This blog post is acceptable reading for mature audiences. Young children and those who don’t think people have sex are cautioned not to read it. Now, if you’re ready, click the soundtrack and read on.] Earlier this week, I asked the innocent question: “Where is the dog when you have sex?” The comments are …
Why Do We Shed Tears Over A Dog We’ve Never Met?
(Note to the Reader: Don’t worry. I promise this will end on a happy note.) Bloggers share the sad stuff. It’s a way of processing hard news. Of releasing tension. But it’s also our responsibility. After all, we’re part of a community. And as a part of that community, I respond to the sad stuff …
Puppies in Your Neighborhood – Musical Wordless Wednesday
This post has a soundtrack to play in the background, compliments of Sesame Street. Sing along with us: Who are the puppies in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood Who are the puppies in the neighborhood The puppies that you meet each day The corgi always wants to play …
Where is the Dog When You Have Sex?
Note: This post is not explicit and is rated PG-13. It leaves most things to your imagination. Of course, if your imagination makes it rated R or X, don’t blame Something Wagging This Way Comes. You can’t spend five minutes in dog blogville without reading a complaint about a dog who hogs the bed. But …
Play in the Mud – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Here in Ithaca, we don’t have four seasons. We have three: snow, mud, and road construction. My dog Honey and I are determined to make the most of the spring mud. Because it’s not only fun, it’s good for us. Benefits of Mud What most people don’t realize when they’re scrubbing mud from their kitchen …
10 Things I’d Never Do If I Didn’t Have a Dog
Because of my dog, I do the craziest things. This is the short list. If I Didn’t Have a Dog, I’d Never… Keep stinky treats in the bathroom Let’s face it. I don’t need to give my husband bits of dehydrated chicken to convince him to take a bath or clip his toenails. At least …