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, and Chérie, our visiting Foster Pup. Going at the Dog’s Pace …
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Don’t Take Bad Dog Training Advice
Of course you would never rub your puppy’s nose in his poop when he has an accident. And what kind of craziness is it to swat a dog for getting into the trash? What about that dog training advice that might be good—for someone else? But it’s perfectly awful for you. And how do you …
Dog Loves Fish, In a Good Way
This reminded me of Honey greeting some of the neighborhood cats. And it’s making me reconsider what I thought I knew about fish. Does your dog have any interspecies friendships?
Do You Just Love Dogs? Or Do You Respect Them?
When my dog Shadow died (she’s gracing the blog header), I did some kooky things. Every morning, I’d say out loud, “I miss Shadow.” I looked through hundreds of blurry pictures we had taken of her. And I spontaneously burst into tears throughout the day. But the one thing I most wanted to do, I …
The Puppiness Project – Let Go of Expectations
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, and Chérie, our visiting Foster Pup. Maybe She Will; Maybe She …
12 Classic Movies That Aren’t About Dogs (But Should Be)
I love classic movies. But wouldn’t they be even better if they were about dogs? Dog Movies I’d Like to See From Here to Peternity – Drama about Army life on Hawaii before Pearl Harbor. Known for its sexy love scene on the dog beach between Burt Danecaster and Deborah Cur. Gone With the Pug …
Wacky Pet Products: Dog Walking Coat?
Unlike neuticles, pet paint, and turd burglars, the K-Rosco Dog Walking Utility Jacket sounds great from the very beginning. Well, why should I tell you about it? Watch the video: Pretty awesome, huh? So why is this coat featured in a Wacky Pet Products post? The price. This coat costs $270. Or $290 if you …
Following Atticus: Life Lessons Learned While Hiking With a Dog
A Dog Story, But So Much More Certain experiences enlarge us, expand our perceptions. If we let them. A short list would include: spending time in nature taking risks confronting our inner demons developing a deep relationship with someone whose point of view is entirely other Links that follow may be Amazon affiliate links. Tom …
Looking For Good Dogs (And Their People)
If You Look For It, You’ll Find It When you buy a blue Honda, suddenly you see blue Hondas everywhere you look. It’s disgusting to not clean up after your dog. Why do you find dog poop wherever you turn? And when you’re working hard to train your dog, it seems like every dog person …
The Puppiness Project – Choose Good Rewards
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, and Chérie, our visiting Foster Pup. Dog Treats that Motivate Honey …