My dog Honey is a Mary Poppins pup—practically perfect in every way. It’s the result of getting the absolute best start in life, years of training, and just dumb luck. But you know why she’s just “practically perfect?” Because people keep screwing up my dog.
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Everyone Deserves A Special Day
Honey’s birthday is coming up. Normally I wouldn’t do much for it. I’d tell myself that as a dog, the day doesn’t mean much to Honey. But everyone deserves a special day sometimes.
Why Are Dogs Better Than Cats? – BTC4A
Okay, I don’t really think dogs are better than cats. But cats get less veterinary care, are more likely to be homeless, and are more likely to roam free. Sounds like lots of people do think cats aren’t as good as dogs. I think it’s time for that to stop.
Pet Blogger Bares All
With apologies to my readers who don’t blog and are wondering what they ever did to deserve this, I’m getting naked today. The robe comes off to let me reveal what nearly all pet bloggers hide. So with no more delay, off go the clothes and I show you my… stats.
Pet Blogger Super Heroes – Pet Blogger’s Challenge 2015
I could spend my morning solving the pet population problem, curing cancer, or figuring out who likes The Big Bang Theory and why. But instead I’ll be trying to write a clever and amusing reply to the Fifth Annual Pet Blogger Challenge. Will I succeed? You tell me.
Kids Are Better Than Dogs
Nearly a year ago, I wrote a post that claims dogs are better than kids. I still find it funny. Especially the comments. But I feel bad for not giving kids equal time. Today is the day I tell you why kids are better than dogs.
Why Do People Keep Saying Dogs Are Like Wolves?
Some popular “trainers” insist that dogs are like wolves. And that we must use what we’ve learned about wolves when training our dogs. Have they ever seen wolves and dogs side by side? Because if they had, I don’t think they’d be saying dogs are like wolves.
What Will You Miss The Most?
We’ve started the countdown to moving aboard a sailboat. We don’t know how long the countdown is because we have to sell our house first to get the money to buy the boat we can’t look for until we have the money. But it’s coming. And it’s got me thinking: What will we miss the …
Do Dogs Get SAD?
Nope, it isn’t always gloomy in Ithaca. We average 154 sunny days a year (all between May and September). Seattle, with a reputation for clouds and rain, averages 151 sunny days a year. My dog Honey has dozed a lot lately. Is the unrelenting cloudiness bringing her down? Or am I just seeing her through …
What To Do When You Get Bears In Your Bed
Why do I need to know what to do if I meet a bear? I live downtown in a small city (without bears). I’ll be moving aboard a boat next year (and don’t plan on sailing to Alaska any time soon). And I’ve never glimpsed a bear outside of a zoo. But then I dug a …