Have you ever had an Aha! moment on a walk? Where you suddenly understand something new about walking with your dog and things click into place? I’ve had three. And they’ve made my relationship with Honey even stronger. Have you had any of these Aha! moments on a dog walk? Your Dog Doesn’t Have To …
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When What You Think Is True About Dogs Isn’t
Has anyone ever told you you should only foster dogs of the opposite sex from your own dog dogs who get excited by small animals on a walk can’t be trusted to live with a cat if your dog is happy to meet a new dog at the shelter, they’ll get along fine once home …
Take Your Dog To Work Day – 8 Tips To Make It Work
Honey started working with me when she was eight weeks old. She was the best office mate I’ve ever had. Today is the sixteenth anniversary of Take Your Dog To Work Day. Here’s insider information on what it’s really like to take your dog to work. Ask your boss before bringing your dog to work for the first time. Outline …
Words Only Dog People Know
When you love a dog, you need a whole new vocabulary. The Oxford English Dictionary, even unabridged, does not have enough words to describe things dog people know well. Here are just a few words I’ve learned to better describe living with dogs. 10 Words Only Dog People Know How many of these words do you …
Don’t Play It Cool
When Honey sees someone she wants to greet, she starts off by slowly swishing her tail. If she gets the least little encouragement, she starts dancing in place. Front paw up, both rear paws hop. When her new “friend” comes over to say hello, Honey explodes with joy. She spins around. She leans into the …
Deep Down, Dog People and Cat People Are The Same
Dog people are extroverts. Cat people are introverts. Dog people are more politically conservative than cat people are. Dog people claim Paul McCartney as their favorite Beatle. Cat people prefer George Harrison. You’ve seen the infographics. Maybe you’ve even taken a quiz. You know that dog people and cat people are entirely different. Or are …
My Dog is a Dangerous Weapon
Sure, she looks cute. And fluffy. And sweet. But she’s a catastrophe hiding in fur. My dog is a dangerous weapon. Let me tell you why. A Walk in the Park Sunday was a beautiful day. Why not take Honey for a walk in the park? Honey’s a good walker. She doesn’t pull. She matches …
Top 12 Ways To Ruin Your Dog’s Recall
I’ve had dogs with the best of recalls. And dogs with the worst of recalls. But even my roaming adventure dogs would have done better if I hadn’t done all kinds of stupid things to ruin their recall. How to Ruin Your Dog’s Recall Go ahead. Try these things. And see if it doesn’t totally …
Walking Barefoot in the Snow – A Dog World Problem
(This post has a soundtrack.) You’ve heard of first world problems. But your true suffering comes from Dog World Problems. Let’s take a closer look. Your Turn: Would you walk in the snow barefoot for your dog?
Don’t Fool Your Dog
Yuck. It’s April Fool’s Day. I hate it. Visiting online news sites with a cynical eye. Waiting for the “gotcha” in every conversation. Seems like a good day to avoid human contact. I’m glad Honey’s trainer gave me a reason not to join the April Fool’s “fun.” He told me: “Don’t fool your dog.” It’s …