I take them as cries for help. Those search terms that bring people to Something Wagging. Here’s one that gave me pause: “How to dispose of month’s worth of large dog feces.” Wow. A month?! I wrote a comprehensive post on the pros and cons of several methods of disposing of poop after the scoop. …
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Don’t Take Your Dog Personally
Does your dog hurt your feelings? Because I think that’s what’s going on with some Something Wagging readers. Lately, common search terms that bring folks to this blog are along the lines of “Why doesn’t my dog greet me more excitedly when I come home?” Sounds like someone needs to be told to not take …
Dog World Problems – Stray Ears
You’ve heard of first world problems. But your true suffering comes from Dog World Problems.
Show Your Delight – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Do you miss words that people rarely use anymore? I do. And “delight” is the word at the top of my list. When was the last time you heard anyone describe something as delightful? Cynics Don’t Show Delight Cynical people don’t find anything delightful. But dogs are not cynics. They delight in many things: a …
I Hate Valentine’s Day
I love holidays. I love celebrations. I especially love holidays that encourage me to celebrate people I love. But I hate Valentine’s Day. When I mention it at all, I wish people Happy VD. Why am I so curmudgeonly about a holiday everyone else seems to love? 2 Reasons to Hate Valentine’s Day I have two …
What Should You Give the Person Who Just Got a Puppy?
Honey is four years old now. But her puppy months are burned into my brain. Because of her, I realized that I hate puppies. But with a little distance, I’ve learned that puppyhood wasn’t that awful. I was just poorly supplied. Here’s my list of things you should give the person who just got a …
Dog World Problem – Preferring the Foster
You’ve heard of first world problems. But your true suffering comes from Dog World Problems. Just a few words for new S’Waggers who don’t know the bike cart saga: We wanted Honey to learn how to ride in our bike cart so she could go more places with us. She hated the thing. We spent months working …
Do I Think About Dogs Too Much?
Time to get caught up on the news. After reading about the delay in implementing the Affordable Care Act and the death of Shirley Temple, I glance at the next story. It’s an ad for the ASPCA. I read a few more stories. And see a pet supply company advertising in the sidebar. I know …
We Can’t Fix Everything and We Shouldn’t Try – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Do you want to piss me off? Send me a woman’s magazine. There’s nothing I hate more than being told I’m a failure because of my poorly groomed brows, disorganized pantry, and lack of a thigh gap. Want to piss me off even more? Take that culture of self-improvement used to sell worthless products and make …
I Have a Big Furry Blind Spot. Do You?
Maybe it’s narcissism. But when I notice someone being particularly blind to their own faults, I immediately wonder what I’m hiding from myself. What are my blind spots? I suspect the biggest one weighs fifty pounds, sheds constantly, and loves liverwurst. Either Honey is my big furry blind spot. Or everyone else is ridiculous and …