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 …
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Go Off-Road When Walking Your Dog
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 …
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 …
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 …
Philly vs North Conway as Best City for Pet Travelers
It’s March Madness and I’ve stopped taking my anti-psychotic meds. Time to decide the Best City for Pet Travelers. Let the Trash Talking Begin I’m promoting Philadelphia as the Best City for Pet Travelers in the Go Pet Friendly brackets. And amazingly, I’m currently down in the voting against North Conway, New Hampshire (where?). And …
Step in Before It’s Too Late – Inspiring Second Chance Video
Sure, late is better than never. But wouldn’t it be great if we stepped in to help before things got too bad? Jail Dogs in 1C, Webisode 5 The earlier you can help someone (human or canine) at risk, the more successful you’ll be. That’s one of the reasons this inmate dog training program, set …
Long Lived and Well Loved Dogs – Reviewing Pukka’s Promise
I didn’t take notes. I forgot to email the publisher for photos to use. Links below may be Amazon affiliate links. In other words, I enjoyed Pukka’s Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs so much that I just wanted to read it. I forgot all about being a good reviewer. What made a book about …
Second Chance Dogs; Second Chance People – Inspirational Video
Dogs are easier to help than people. You might find one living on the street. Coax him into your car with some food. Take him home. And teach him how to fit into life with your family. Just try that with a person. But although people find it challenging to help other people, dogs do …
Introducing the Web Series That Will Leave You Begging For More
If the successes of Downton Abbey or Girls are any indication, I’m not the only person who loves following a continuing story. But my new favorite is better than either of them. I’ve recently discovered a series of webisodes that bring drama, hope, conflict, joy and most of all, love to the small screen. Oh …
Mom, Her Tail’s On My Side
How do you vacation with a dog who snarls and threatens every strange dog or person who walks by? Take up camping. A Car Not Made for Camping I’m nothing if not frugal. So when we decided to try camping with our first dogs, Agatha and Christie, I bought used sleeping bags and gear at …