I’ve told you I’m a bad housekeeper. But there’s one area of my life in which I’m a female Felix Unger. If someone tries to put a glass down on a side table, my piano, or the cherry dining room set, I’ll dive over furniture and push old ladies to the ground to get a …
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The Thoughtful Gift Guide for Dogs and the People Who Love Them
I love looking for gifts. But I hate shopping. That’s why I spend weeks trying to think of just the right gifts before stepping foot in a store. And sometimes I make gifts so I don’t need to shop. If you’re a thoughtful gift giver, check out my list of unusual gift ideas for dogs …
How a Bad Vet Taught Me To Take Better Care of My Dogs
I was young. I was stupid. I was afraid to ask questions. And my dogs paid the price. But one experience with a bad vet did teach me how to take better care of my dogs.
Is Every “Dominant” Dog Owner a Bully?
Want to see someone’s head explode? Use the terms “pack leader” or “dominant” at a clicker training convention. But is every person who worries about his dog dominating him really a bully? Teaching a Golden Retriever to be Submissive Honey’s breeder taught us a lot. We had long discussions about genetics and breeding …
What Makes Your Dog Happy?
Gift giving holidays have me asking myself one thing. No, not where can I buy the most Chinese-made crap for the most people for the least amount of money. It’s “what makes someone happy?” I spend a lot of time pondering that question before I decide what to buy or make someone for a gift. …
You Never Forget the Hard Dogs
Honey is an easy dog. You may need to remind me of that when she’s barking to go outside because she’s tired of waiting for her walk. Or when she refuses to go down the steps to pee unless I go with her, barefoot and in my bathrobe in sub freezing temperatures. I know how …
Unique Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers at Hanukkah
Post updated November 2017. Dogs light up our lives. If you’re celebrating the Festival of Lights, wouldn’t you want to include your dog? Here are some fun suggestions for Hanukkah gifts for dogs and the people who love them. Best of all, some of them won’t cost you a dime. Look for an (F) behind …
Something Wagging Readers Are The Best – Follow Up Friday
Usually when I write for Something Wagging This Way Comes, I have a main idea. I write supporting sentences. I throw in some transitions. And it basically hangs together. But my friend Jodi from Heart Like a Dog let me off the hook by starting Follow-Up Friday. Now I can share everything I’ve wanted to tell …
Why People Rescue Dogs
They eat standing up in the kitchen so the 25 dogs don’t overwhelm them. Their bed sleeps 7 dogs, including a mastiff, in addition to two humans. And every day sees them giving pills, dropping medicine in ears, and scooping poop. Lots and lots of poop. Yep, you guessed it. They rescue dogs. David Rosenfelt …
Major Dog Handler Failure – What I Learned When My Dog Attacked
I failed Honey. I failed my friend. And I failed a stranger who will never forget their scary encounter with us. It’s time for me to tell you our story. And what I learned. Dog Handler Failure #1 – Being Distracted In late August, I had a few friends over for dinner. The weather was …