We train our dogs for many reasons. Not the least of which is to keep her from being a nuisance. But I’ve found an even better reason. Training makes my dog happy. Training Lights Up My Dog People who meet Honey at the door mistakenly think she’s a very happy girl. She isn’t. It’s just …
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How Do You Know When It’s Time To Get Another Dog
“I’ll never have another dog. It hurts too much to lose them.” I hear that sometimes from people I meet. But I don’t understand it. For me, any pain is worth suffering to enjoy the love of a dog. But that doesn’t mean it’s smart to rush out in your grief and adopt a new …
Even Superstars Have Bad Days – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Honey was abducted by aliens. That was the only explanation I could think of for her lack of focus on the day we took her Canine Good Citizen test. It was either that or her brain had fallen out and was hiding behind a dog hair tumbleweed in the bedroom. We still managed to eke out …
Train Your Dog Month Challenge 2014 – What I Learned
What a triumph! For Train Your Dog Month, I taught Honey to climb a steep companionway ladder, to jump from a moving boat onto a dock with a line in her mouth, and to tie a perfect cleat hitch. No, not really. Because the month that was supposed to be dedicated to training my dog …
Love the Pups, Hate the Products – The Curse of Super Bowl Dog Ads
My favorite part of Downton Abbey is seeing the single wag of a labrador’s tale in the opening credits. I rate movies by how many dogs appear in them. Is it any wonder I like commercials featuring dogs? With Sunday’s Super Bowl, I’m sure I’ll see plenty of dog commercials. But even when I love …
Has Your Dog Ever Had a Justin Bieber Meltdown?
Adolescence Brings Out The Worst Although I hate celebrity gossip, I can’t avoid news about the latest Miley Cyprus scandal or Justin Bieber meltdown. It gets me thinking about the dumb things I did around the same age. Like the time I raced my friend eight miles to a bowling alley. He drove a Pontiac Firebird …
Funny Dog Laws
We all know Murphy’s Law—anything that can go wrong will go wrong. But what about all the dog laws that rule our lives every day? Here’s a few to get you thinking. Dog Laws That Affect You Every Day Bailey’s Law – The more urgently you have to pee in the morning, the longer your dog …
Sometimes Dogs are Jerks – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Some dogs understand when you’re not feeling well. They lie down by your side and relax. Honey is not one of those dogs. If she doesn’t get her morning walk, she gets pissy. She won’t settle down. She barks for seemingly no reason. In other words, sometimes dogs are jerks. Honey is no better or worse …
Something Wagging’s Got the Blues
It’s been a tough week. I have the creeping crud that’s been finding its way around town. I’ve had tight work deadlines to meet. And it’s freaking cold. I should be answering emails and leading a big push for the end of Train Your Dog Month. But I’m tired. Time for a rest. And maybe …
Dog Products I Want To Buy
I get emails all the time from companies who want help promoting their products. Some of them are just wacky. I keep asking myself, when will someone invent the dog products I want to buy? Invent These Dog Products Am I the only person who needs these items? Doggy Doody Drone – It takes your dog …