Have you ever watched a comedy improv performance? One person starts a riff, the second performer carries it on, and soon the situation takes on a life of its own. How do they think of these things? And how do they keep it going with other people? Are they mind readers? No, not mind readers. But improv …
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21 Reasons Dogs Are Better Than People
I’m a gregarious extrovert. I love people. If I spend too much time alone I get cranky. But even I know dogs are way better than people. Want to see my list? Dogs Are Better Than People Because… 1. I have never once convinced a person to do something I wanted them to by offering …
The One Thing A Woman Most Needs To Learn From Her Dog
When Honey wants a snack, she drools on my leg. When she needs to go outside, she stares directly into my eyes. When she’s tired and wants to go to bed, she barks. Despite being a dog who doesn’t speak a word of English, Honey tells me exactly what she wants and needs, without hesitating or apologizing. …
How Tolstoy Taught My Dog Not To Jump – Quick Tips
Is there anything more annoying than having a dog jumping on you when you’re trying to do something? Okay, maybe you don’t understand if your dog weighs less than 20 pounds. But if you live with a big dog, you know what I mean. Big jumping dogs knock you off-balance. Slobber on your face. And …
A Confederacy of Dog Lovers
Dogs live in a circle of love. And if we’re lucky, they sweep us into it. Let me tell you what I mean. Yesterday we walked Honey, my golden retriever, to the marina. Confederates #1 & 2 When we stuck to the sidewalk, Honey knew it was just an ordinary walk. But once we crossed the …
5 Tips For Training Stupid Humans
You take your dog to puppy class or hire a private trainer. You work on training when you go on walks. By now, your dog is shaping up into a polite companion. Don’t you wish you could figure out how to train the stupid humans you meet on your walks? Techniques For Training Stupid Humans …
Who’s Happier? Dogs or Humans?
Seems like a dumb question, doesn’t it? Of course dogs are happier. Just look at those wagging tails and floppy grins. And what do they have to be unhappy about—especially in a loving, forever home? They don’t have to work for a living. They get all their meals prepared for them. So what if we …
17 Stimulating Jobs For Your Dog
We feed them. We share our beds with them. We buy houses and cars (and sail boats) they’ll feel comfortable living in. Our dogs have it pretty good. Maybe it’s time we give them jobs. A Working Dog Is A Happy Dog Work feels good. It challenges our minds and bodies. It stimulates us. And …
The Curse Of A Perfect Dog
I read dog stories every day. I love seeing pictures of Sage seeking out mud with the efficiency of a heat-seeking missile. And reading about Delilah stealing popcorn while no one is looking. But I’m also jealous. It isn’t easy when your dog is Little Miss Perfect. She never digs in the garbage, surfs the counters for …
Conversations With My Dog
If you live near my house, you’ve heard the following exchange drifting out the open windows. And yes, this post reflects actual conversations with my dog. Honey (downstairs): “Woof.” Pamela (upstairs): “You don’t say.” Honey: “Woof. Woof. Woof, woof, woof, woof.” Pamela: “Really? And then what did you say?” Honey: “Woof. Woof. Woof.” Pamela: “She said what?” Honey: …