Launch a Smear Campaign Pelting a political candidate, much less the President of the United States, with dog poop would get you a quick trip to the police station. But cleaning up after your dog using poop bags with a presidential candidate’s face on them? That’s just being a good citizen. Thanks to Smear Campaign …
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The Dogs of Autumn
Throw some clothes in a bag. Pack twice as much for the dog. It’s time for a road trip. Looking at Leaves Along the Highway The U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis gave us an excuse to take a long drive at the peak of leaf peeping season in our area. Like most things, the fall color …
Is Honey a Canine Good Citizen?
The date is set. Honey will be evaluated as a Canine Good Citizen on Sunday, October 21. To pass, we must accomplish the ten CGC test items. Most mornings we take advantage of nearby high-distraction locales (the elementary school, coffee shop, park) to practice loose leash walking, stay, and calm behavior around strangers and their …
The Puppiness Project – Trust the Universe; Trust Yourself
Gretchen Rubin wrote in The Happiness Project about the year she spent “test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happy.” The Puppiness Project is my attempt to learn the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. The Watchful Dog Honey looked concerned. Mike was packing the …
Elee the Shiba Inu’s Trick and Treat
Shiba Inus have a reputation for being hard to train. Apparently Elee likes surprising people, because this is one tricky Shiba Inu. The secret, according to Elee’s person Delphine, “is to make it FUN FUN FUN for the dog and for you!” Does Elee look like she’s having fun to you? Have you ever …
Who Cares What Celebrities Think Of Their Dogs?
Celebrity Watcher—Not! Who cares who Kristen Stewart is sleeping with? And who is Kristen Stewart anyway? Why is a show about bad dancers who were on television, or speaker of the American House of Representatives, or children of 1970s pop singers so popular? Who subscribes to People magazine? I think you’ve gotten the sense by …
The Puppiness Project – Don’t Take Things Personally
Gretchen Rubin wrote in The Happiness Project about the year she spent “test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happy.” The Puppiness Project is my attempt to learn the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. Honey Never Gives Up My mother loves dogs. She just doesn’t …
The Curse of Having a “Good” Dog
Since Honey was a puppy, we’ve done regular training in busy, outdoor settings. Dozens of people have stopped to compliment me on what a good dog she is. But having a “good” dog carries a curse. Breedism Rears Its Ugly Head Honey and I were practicing calm behavior near children at the local playground. If …
Henri the Cat has Political Ennui
What Will Inspire This Cat? Henri despairs of things ever getting better. Unless, of course, cats could get some political representation. I’ll let him speak for himself: For the story of Tuxedo Stan read the report by Halifax correspondent, Kristine Tonks of Rescued Insanity. If your animal friends were represented in local government, what changes …
Mmmm, Bacon – FreshPet Video Review
Bacon Nation I’m a freak. I just don’t understand the bacon obsession. Don’t even get me started on the bacon porn videos and websites. But I’m in a small minority. So when FreshPet offered to send me some of their new DogNation Turkey Bacon Treats to sample, I decided to try once again to become …