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. It Must Be Love. Shortly before Honey came to …
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No Risk. No Reward.
Yesterday I mused on our different fears about our dogs. And how each of us fears some types of risk more than others. But life is risky. And a life worth living is even more risky. Physical challenges, traveling, and even falling in love all entail risk. I’m trying to figure out what’s acceptable …
The Year of Living Dangerously – What’s the Real Risk?
Overprotective Dad March is poison prevention month. I’ve read some terrific posts this month sharing tips for how to keep your pets safe. You’ll find them here: My Brown Newfies Life with Dogs Bunny’s Blog But I’m keeping my husband far away from them. He’s paranoid about poisoning Honey. Whenever I give her some apple, …
The Puppiness Project – Give Thoughts Time to Percolate
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. You want me to do what? You never know …
My Dog Isn’t Spoiled. She Just…
Every so often someone (usually a non-dog person) tells me Honey is spoiled. It always bugs me. Honey isn’t spoiled. She just… needs to continually care for her dog fur farm on our furniture. wants to taste our food to make sure it’s not poisoned. knows we’ll never be fully comfortable on the bed if …
New Trick to Teach Your Dog – Pub Herding
Earlier this week, Mel of No Dog About It shared this video on Facebook that she saw at Life With Dogs. I loved it. But I thought the timing was off. This is a video that definitely needs to be seen the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day. Oh, and Kristine, if you’re still looking for …
The Puppiness Project – Choose Your Friends Wisely
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 picks her friends well. Honey is a lovely …
…To a Good Home
You’ve seen the ads on Craigslist or signs on store windows: “Dog. Free to a good home.” But what’s a good home? Predicting the Future. Rescue organizations, shelters, and responsible breeders all have the job of making sure the animals in their care end up in good homes. They use questionnaires, references, and home visits …
Adoptable Eddie – Latest Foster Puppy at Casa de Honey
I mentioned on Facebook that I was disappointed when the volunteer coordinator at the SPCA left a message asking me to foster a puppy and then left another message telling me her family had decided to foster the pup themselves. And I don’t blame them a bit. He’s irresistible. Well, I’ve gotten my chance. Meet …
The Puppiness Project – Don’t Be Paralyzed By Irrelevant Fears
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.> The well-dressed Golden Retriever… A Golden Retriever feels naked …