There are so many good reasons to get a dog. But I’ve never seen one of my favorite reasons on any list: Dogs are so freaking beautiful! Even if Honey wasn’t good company, an excuse to exercise, and a fascinating soul, she’s still quite a beauty. Strangers compliment her looks every day. Children petting her exclaim, …
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Don’t Let Fitness Fails Scare You – K9 Kamp Halloween Edition
Honey and I didn’t meet our K9 Kamp goal of exercising an extra 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week. Luckily, K9 Kamp doesn’t send zombies, goblins, and spooks after you if you fail. But I can’t say the same for my own brain. Dealing with Fitness Fails The best way to …
I Hate Daylight Savings Time (and so does my dog)
I’m a morning person. The best part of my day is between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. Normally. But until Daylight Savings Time ends, I’m a slug. Where I live, it’s still dark until nearly 7 a.m. So I’ve been sleeping in. Along with the dog. Luckily, Honey’s stomach clock goes off promptly …
Should I Dog? Or Should I Blog?
On a bad day I ask myself, why do I blog about my dog? If I love my dog, shouldn’t I spend more time with her and less time writing about her? If I think about it a while, I realize it’s not the blog that keeps me from spending more time with …
Honey Takes Friends to K9 Kamp
Kamp Kommandants Jodi of Kol’s Notes and Peggy of Peggy’s Pet Place have issued another fitness challenge for K9 Kamp. It’s to use fun and games to make you and your dog more fit. Learn more about the K9 Kamp challenge and enter to win great prizes. I can’t think of anything more scary than …
Becoming Fluent in Dog
What does she want from me? I say that less about my dog than I ever have in my life. Thanks to expert advice and hours of observation, I’m better at understanding dog than ever before. But I could still use a dictionary for certain dog idioms. For instance, what does it mean when Honey …
Am I Shallow for Only Liking Pretty Dogs?
I love pretty dogs. Yes, I know I should be able to look past the outward appearance and appreciate the inner beauty of any dog. But I’m a sucker for a pretty face. And tail. And coat. Does that make me a bad person? What is a Pretty Dog? Some people bring an objective list …
The Problem with Treating Dogs Like Children
[Baby voice] “You’re the cutest thing ever. I could just eat you up you little fuzzy rascal. And those widdle feet. They smell like Cheetos!” I’ve done it. I bet you’ve done it too. Talked to your dog like she’s a baby. But if we always treat our dogs like babies, are we missing out? …
What Do You Do AFTER You Scoop the Poop?
Note: This post was updated May 2018. What is the most convenient, affordable, and environmentally responsible way to deal with dog poop? In other words, how do you get rid of dog waste after you scoop the poop?
How to Spend Quality Time With Your Dog When You Have No Time
August is an unusually busy month for me. But that’s not Honey’s fault. So how can I spend quality time with my dog when I don’t have much time to spare? Spending Quality Time With Your Dog Share a meal together.Hey, you gotta eat. So instead of grabbing a sandwich while watching TV, why not …