They eat standing up in the kitchen so the 25 dogs don’t overwhelm them. Their bed sleeps 7 dogs, including a mastiff, in addition to two humans. And every day sees them giving pills, dropping medicine in ears, and scooping poop. Lots and lots of poop. Yep, you guessed it. They rescue dogs. David Rosenfelt …
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Own Your Weirdness – Good for the Dog, Good for You
Golden Retriever Weirdness I had never lived with a swimming dog before. When Honey came home with us, I could hardly wait for the weather to warm up so we could see her in action. I just knew she’d love the water. Even as a little puppy, she’d swerve out of her way to walk …
What Real Dog Sports Look Like
What if dog sports weren’t Rally, Agility, and Flyball? What if the real dog sports were rugby, soccer, and NASCAR? Real Dog Sports If human competitions became dog sports, things would look different. Dog sport rugby – In the scrum, the dogs wouldn’t try to kick the ball. Instead, the team whose dog sniffed the ball …
Your Dog Doesn’t Know He Has Cancer
Usually the more experience you have with something, the less scary you find it. That’s not true with cancer. I’ve worked for a head and neck cancer surgeon, had several family members stricken, nursed two dogs with it, and married a childhood cancer survivor. And it still freaks me out. Approximately 60% of golden retrievers …
Major Dog Handler Failure – What I Learned When My Dog Attacked
I failed Honey. I failed my friend. And I failed a stranger who will never forget their scary encounter with us. It’s time for me to tell you our story. And what I learned. Dog Handler Failure #1 – Being Distracted In late August, I had a few friends over for dinner. The weather was …
The Rival in My Bed
All the signs are there—blonde hairs on my pillow, a warm spot when I lie down, the squeaky toy hidden beneath the sheets. Someone is my rival for my husband’s attention in bed. And I think it’s my dog. My Dog Is My Rival In Bed Honey sprawls diagonally across the bed. As …
Shake It Off – Good for the Dog; Good for You
All the dogs are playing and having fun. Then one dog does something rude or stupid. I’m not sure what. All three dogs separate from each other and shake. A few moments later, they’re back to chasing each other around the yard. Wouldn’t it be great if humans could learn to just shake it off …
A Dog of Beauty is a Joy Forever
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, …
Dog Blog as a Daily Practice – It’s NaBloPoMo
Every one wants more freedom. No one wants to be told what to do. But in truth, we’re often happier when we have a routine. Just like dogs. If you want to see a neurotic dog, try feeding him at a different time each day, disappear for days at a time, and hide …
Practical Uses for a Dog
I’ve talked to people considering getting a dog. They wonder if they have enough time to care for a dog. Or money. Or even if they want the responsibility. But when I think about all the practical uses for a dog, I ask: “Can you afford not to have a dog around the house?” Uses …