Honey is the easiest dog I’ve ever lived with. She doesn’t counter surf, root through the garbage, or bust in on me in the bathroom. She doesn’t cry when I leave her to go to work. But she’s not perfect. Mostly because I refuse to finish her training. Why? Flaws Make Us Special Many years …
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Celebrate Earth Day Like a Dog
Earth Day is a time for us to appreciate the earth’s gifts and take action to reverse the damage we’ve done to her. Would we take better care of our planet if we acted more like our dogs? Care for the Earth; Act Like a Dog Maybe we’ll appreciate Earth more if we experience it …
Not Everyone is Your Friend
Honey and I have something in common. We like nearly everyone we meet. Can you imagine how uncomfortable it feels when one of us discovers we don’t like someone? I Just Hate Her The first time she called me, she spent half an hour on the phone crying about her landlord. Usually I’m quite patient …
9 Rules for Running With Your Dog
Have you watched children lately? They run for fun. They run without thinking. How about your dog? Does he run zoomies in the yard for sheer joy? But we’re human adults. We need rules. Here are mine. Links below may be affiliate links. Rules for Running With Your Dog 1. You don’t have to RUN …
The Dog Lover’s Wardrobe
When I adopted my first dogs, the high heels went deep into the closet along with my silky dresses and easily snagged sweaters. So what does a dog lover wear? A Look at the Dog Lover’s Wardrobe Here’s what you’ll find in my wardrobe now: Pockets – A girl’s gotta have some place to keep …
How I Know I’m a Dog Pessimist
Is the glass half empty? Or half full? What a stupid question. At least if you’re a dog person. I Am a Dog Pessimist I know I am. Because this is what I think about on a walk: I have our visiting dog Chico’s leash in one hand. I have Honey’s leash and a full …
Go Off-Road When Walking Your Dog
Dog walkers are so boring. Day after day I see them walking around the block with their dogs, never leaving the sidewalk, never having fun. I’d like them to know what they’re missing. Walking the Dog the Fun Way Since I don’t have a car (and don’t really feel like pulling my 50 pound dog …
I Own A House For My Dog
Many years ago I loved Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper, had a Chippendale-style sofa, and covered my floors with Oriental rugs. Then I got dogs. Living in the Dog House My first dogs, Agatha and Christie, worked hard to convince me not to care about decorating. How? by chasing each other down the hall and sliding …
Accept Others For Who They Are – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Words often formed in my head: “Why does he always do that? Doesn’t he know how crazy it makes me?” But Honey has learned to accept the quirks of others. I need to learn from her. Visitor Dog Saturday night I got a message. A friend’s grandmother had died and she needed someone to watch …
The Dog Lover’s Guide to Great Sex
[Warning: This blog post is acceptable reading for mature audiences. Young children and those who don’t think people have sex are cautioned not to read it. Now, if you’re ready, click the soundtrack and read on.] Earlier this week, I asked the innocent question: “Where is the dog when you have sex?” The comments are …