Patricia McConnell has ruined You Tube for me forever. [Shaking fist in the air] “I curse you, Dr. McConnell.” Thanks to the esteemed animal behaviorist, I hate to see someone hug their dog. But maybe there’s a way to redeem doggy hugs?
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Go On An Adventure With Your Dog
It may not surprise you that I think every person should go on an adventure with her dog. But just what is an adventure anyway? And can every person take one?
Should YOU Foster A Dog?
When we move aboard a sail boat, I’ll be giving up some things—hot showers, always-on internet, refrigeration. But what I think I’ll miss most are the occasional visits from foster dogs. Maybe I’ll feel better if I can convince someone else to take my place in fostering.
7+ Tips For Sharing Your Bed With A Dog
Instead of folding up Honey’s crate and moving it to the attic every morning before prospective buyers come to look at the house, we’ve decided to let her sleep on the bed. Yeah, that’s why I’m yawning. But I do have some great tips for sharing your bed with a dog. Tips For Sharing Your …
You Think You Know A Dog…
I spend hours every day with my dog Honey. I watch her. I write about her. You’d think there would be no surprises left. But just when you think you know a dog, she surprises you. My Dog Loves Everyone More Than Me It’s easy to think Honey loves everyone in the world. And that she …
Crazy Dog People Behind Closed Doors
I know what other people say about me. I’m a crazy dog person. But how crazy would people think I am if they saw me with my dog behind closed doors?
Dog Poop Is Blooming; It Must Be Spring
I grew up in Maryland. As a child, spring meant warm weather, blooming bulbs, and the opening of the snow cone stand. But now I live in snowy upstate New York. And spring means two things: mud and dog poop.
Today Is The TRUE Puppy Day
Apparently yesterday was National Puppy Day. It must be true because I saw scads of puppy pictures on Facebook. But I think everyone was off by a day. Today is the true puppy day. Because it was five years ago today that Honey came to live with us.
When Dogs Train Us
Supposedly people are smarter than dogs. But I wonder if that’s true. I feel dumber than my dog all the time. And it’s a fact that sometimes our dogs train us.
Do Dogs Get Bad Moods?
Some people have such a simple view of dogs. If you train them, they’ll make excellent companions. Or if you’re a strong leader, they’ll be perfect. But don’t dogs ever just get bad moods?