“Do I really have to go to that party? I won’t know anyone and I’ll feel so awkward.” “She just rubs me the wrong way. If she wasn’t my sister-in-law, I’d never talk to her.” “I know the store is only 2 miles away. But riding my bike on the road scares me. What if …
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This K9 Kamper is a K9 Kayaker
She has curvaceous, strong legs. A slender, shapely waist. And long, golden hair. Let’s face it. Honey is a babe. I feel like a schlub walking beside her. Luckily, K9 Kamp has given me an idea. The K9 Kamp Challenge The K9 Kamp Kommandants, Jodi of Kol’s Notes and Peggy of Peggy’s Pet Place, challenged …
If Dogs Aren’t Allowed… Then Why…?
Honey wants to know: If dogs aren’t allowed in the park by the lake, then why do they have goose poop hors d’oeuvres all over the shore? If dogs aren’t allowed in public restrooms, then why do they put that convenient leash hook on the back of the stall door? If dogs aren’t allowed in …
Save My Life, Help Me Fatten Up My Dog
I need help. If I don’t fatten up my dog, I’m going to worry myself to death. I’m looking for high calorie snack ideas. And Koly’s 18 calorie zucchini chips aren’t going to cut it. The Skinny Dog Two people who met Honey recently told me she looked thin. I couldn’t tell. After all, I …
Don’t Overwork Your Self-Control – Good for the Dog; Good for You
If you read a typical woman’s magazine, you’d think we have an endless supply of self-control. Lose weight. Exercise more. Get ahead at work. Raise your kids to be superstars. Treat your spouse better. If you work hard enough, you’ll soon be perfect. Or will you end up even worse? Dog Self-Control at the Vet …
There’s Something Wagging at K9 Kamp
We got an email from Kommandant Kolchak. Our mission, if we chose to accept it, was for me and Honey to increase our physical activity together by 30 minutes, 3 or 4 times a week. Hmmmm. That is challenging. We already walk 45-60 minutes each day. We play regular games of fetch in the park. …
9 Things I Learned at BlogPaws (that have nothing to do with blogging or social media)
I’m a lifelong learner. And, as teachers know, the best learning comes outside the formal lessons. So I’m not going to write about the cool new SEO tip I learned. Or why I really need to start a Pinterest page for Something Wagging. Instead, I’d like to share the lessons I learned while wandering the …
I Am Afraid of Dogs
BlogPaws is heaven for a dog lover. I saw dogs in elevators, dogs at dinner, dogs in strollers, dogs in seminars, and even a dog groomed to look like a lion running through the lobby dragging his leash. But I didn’t meet a single dog without saying to myself, “This dog could bite me. And …
Balanced Dog – Mental vs Physical Activity
Honey sure slept well. You’d think that after napping in the car during the seven hour drive to BlogPaws she’d be bouncing off the walls all night. Luckily she got a mix of mental and physical exercise to tire her out. Mental Exercise for Dogs So what’s tiring out Honey’s brain at BlogPaws? Seeing new …
Doing vs Being – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Puppy “To Do” List When there’s a puppy in the house, I get nothing done. Well, that’s not quite true. I vacuum to promote socialization. But it’s hard to clean a whole room when you’re throwing treats around the whole time. I did have a conference call the other day. But I had to leave …