We spend years training, managing, and loving our dogs. We know them inside and out. But can we learn something new by seeing them through someone else’s eyes? Meeting a Blogger and Her Dogs I was surprised but thrilled when I got an email from Kirsten of The Peaceful Dog blog. Kirsten and her boyfriend …
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Lose 30 Pounds in 30 Days Challenge
Got your attention, didn’t I? But while most people are resolving to lose weight, get fit, save money, quit smoking, and organize their homes, we know that January is Train Your Dog Month. So instead of eating kale chips and lifting weights, why not join the Train Your Dog Month Challenge and lose: 30 pounds …
Resolved to Lose Weight? Try the Dog Gym.
I’m glad I don’t have television. Over the next week, the airwaves will be flooded with weight loss and exercise advertisements. I don’t blame anyone for wanting to be healthy and strong. But I could do without the messages that anyone who is less than “perfect” just lacks will power. Maybe there’s a fitness plan …
The Dog’s Holiday Rules
If You’re Visiting for the Holidays, the Dog Wants You To Know… He did pick up his toys. The squirrel goes at the bottom of the steps. The ball goes under the couch. The lamb goes in front of the door. The price of admission to any holiday event is a game of tug, preferably …
Am I Sweet? Or Did Someone Eat a Bug?
No one has ever called me sweet. Opinionated. Smart. Talkative. Funny. Weird. Yes, all those things. But never sweet. Until recently. No, You’re the Sweet One Our new friends, Beth and Gizmo, at Terrier Torrent have given us the Super Sweet Blogging Award. I’m flattered. They’re a cool duo who write about fun hikes near …
Solstice Makes You More Like Your Dog
Dogs don’t care that the Maccabees resisted the Greek invasion (although most are fond of latkes). They don’t care about the fat man in the red suit (unless he’s giving out dog treats on picture-taking day). But they do care about solstice. And you should too. It makes you more like your dog. Solstice is …
Sing Along With Puppies
What could make Christmas carols better? Why adding puppies, of course. Here are a few to add to your caroling song sheet: Here Comes Puppy Dog (to the tune of Here Comes Santa Claus) Here comes puppy dog, here comes puppy dog She’s the one to blame Dragging the garland, fetching the glass balls Trouble …
5 Things Dogs Do That You Need to Learn – Good for the Dog; Good for You
Dogs must fit into our worlds. Would we be better off if we tried to fit into theirs? Science suggests yes. 5 Things to Learn From Your Dog Walk Faster – Does your dog pull? Maybe you need to walk faster. Besides, scientists say the most effective workout is one where you go at a fast …
Learning About Compassion
I’ve been sitting in front of this screen for an hour. I have no funny dog puns or Christmas carol parodies. No inspirational words about learning from our dogs. Everything I could write feels trite. All I can think of are 28 children and adults who will never return home. But I will share the …
If Dogs and Cats Were People, Would You Want Them Around?
I’ve suspected something for a while. We live with dogs and cats because they’re so damn cute. If they weren’t, would we put up with this? Or how about this? It’s just a little less cute without all the fur, huh? What kind of human roommates would your animals be?