(Note to the Reader: Don’t worry. I promise this will end on a happy note.) Bloggers share the sad stuff. It’s a way of processing hard news. Of releasing tension. But it’s also our responsibility. After all, we’re part of a community. And as a part of that community, I respond to the sad stuff …
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Puppies in Your Neighborhood – Musical Wordless Wednesday
This post has a soundtrack to play in the background, compliments of Sesame Street. Sing along with us: Who are the puppies in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood, in your neighborhood Who are the puppies in the neighborhood The puppies that you meet each day The corgi always wants to play …
Where is the Dog When You Have Sex?
Note: This post is not explicit and is rated PG-13. It leaves most things to your imagination. Of course, if your imagination makes it rated R or X, don’t blame Something Wagging This Way Comes. You can’t spend five minutes in dog blogville without reading a complaint about a dog who hogs the bed. But …
Play in the Mud – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Here in Ithaca, we don’t have four seasons. We have three: snow, mud, and road construction. My dog Honey and I are determined to make the most of the spring mud. Because it’s not only fun, it’s good for us. Benefits of Mud What most people don’t realize when they’re scrubbing mud from their kitchen …
10 Things I’d Never Do If I Didn’t Have a Dog
Because of my dog, I do the craziest things. This is the short list. If I Didn’t Have a Dog, I’d Never… Keep stinky treats in the bathroom Let’s face it. I don’t need to give my husband bits of dehydrated chicken to convince him to take a bath or clip his toenails. At least …
What Does Fostering Cost YOUR Dog?
The muddy throw rugs are coming out of the laundry. The dog toys are back where they belong. I’m taking down the temporary crate Bandit slept in. Things are getting back to normal. But Honey is still sad. My dog misses the foster dog as much as we do. Hard to Give Up a Foster Dog …
The Blessing of Caring for a Sick Dog
When you’re worried, washing soiled bedding, and driving to the vet in the middle of the night, it’s hard to imagine there is anything good about having a sick dog. But here’s the blessing I’ve found. Gift of Attention Honey is with me most of the time. We take long walks every day. She sits …
Play to Your Strengths – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Some of the foster dogs we care for don’t like Honey. Or any dog, really. They tell her they don’t want to play. And she leaves them alone. But if you want to see Honey at her best, watch her when a playful dog comes to stay with us. Like Bandit, our current foster puppy. …
Thinking of Getting a Puppy? Here’s What It’s REALLY Like!
Yeah, you know what puppies are like. Big eyes. Scrunchy little faces. Round bellies. Cuddly. Feet smell like corn chips. But do you know what they’re like once you get one home? I’m going to tell you. Meet the Puppy Luckily, I just happen to have a test puppy in my home. Bandit is a …
5 Rules for Making Good Dog Cues
My dog Honey is smart. I’m sure she’s capable of learning any number of behaviors. If only I could think of what to call them. It got me thinking: What makes a good dog cue? 5 Rules for Good Dog Cues Good training cues work for both the dog and her person. I think the …