You said it was fun. You said it was interesting. You said it was hard. How Did You Do in the Something Swagging Match Game? Click on the pictures in the right column to see larger versions and to learn more. The Mystery Kids. . . and their Secret Pups. . . are hanging out …
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Visit a Doggy Happy Place
The internet is a sad place lately. Many are grieving the senseless death of Lennox. I’ve been silent. I have no words. But Lennox’s horrible story turns my mind in circles: to thoughts of life and death, who makes decisions about such things, and our responsibilities for the lives of other animals, both human and …
The Puppiness Project – Show Some Enthusiasm
Gretchen Rubin wrote in The Happiness Project about the year she spent “test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happy.” The Puppiness Project is my attempt to learn the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. Honey Does Her Happy Dance It’s hard not to …
5 Best Time Management Tips… from Dogs
No one seems to have enough time. Except dogs. They always get done exactly what they want to get done. Every day. What can we learn from them? Time Tip #1: Spend time in nature every day. You’ll come back to your work feeling refreshed and inspired. Time Tip #2: Don’t forget to take little …
Wacky Pet Products: Pet Paint
At BlogPaws, I saw a new pet product to join the illustrious list that includes Neuticles, a Doggy Chastity Belt, and the Turd Burglar. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present Pet Paint. The dogs who accompanied these sponsors didn’t seem to mind being painted. And they were certainly eye-catching. Pet Paint is not yet available in …
The Language of Poop is the Language of Love
You can’t read dog blogs for long without coming across discussion of poop. Sometimes they’re funny. And sometimes they’re worrisome. But poop is frequently on the mind of dog people. And then we apologize for finding it funny or a cause for stress. But here’s what’s going on. We think, talk, and write about poop because we …
The Puppiness Project – Be Kind To Yourself
Gretchen Rubin wrote in The Happiness Project about the year she spent “test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happy.” The Puppiness Project is my attempt to learn the same from Honey, my Golden Retriever. I just don’t feel up to it When we …
Something Swagging This Way Comes 2012 – Play the Match Game
Win BlogPaws Swag After schlepping BlogPaws swag through four, count them, four airports, whoever wins this booty will have to work for it. Enter the Something Swagging This Way Comes 2012 Match Game. Match Game Board Below you’ll find pictures of 10 mystery kids and 10 secret pups that each live with one of the “kids.” …
What I Learned at BlogPaws 2012
We attend conferences for the learning. But sometimes what you learn is not what you expect. Cat People are Cooler than Dog People I’m not saying cat people are a little cooler than dog people. I’m saying cat people are like sipping cocktails on an outdoor patio at the French Riviera and dog people are …
News From BlogPaws
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Flat Pets Take Over BlogPaws They’re everywhere. BlogPaws has been invaded by flat pets of all species. Deflated dogs and pancake cats nearly outnumber living breathing animals. Who knows where these mysterious creatures will turn up next? Pet Bloggers Learn Secrets of Productivity; Take Over the World Yesterday I …