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You’ve probably heard stories about random aggression in dogs that go something like “I don’t understand it; my dog was just sitting quietly on the sofa between me and my girlfriend, and all of a sudden, he turned around and … Continue reading
I’ve often talked about things that dog should never ingest (see Your Dog is Not a Human, So Don’t Feed Him Like One for more on this), but somehow I never expected to end up blogging about the dangers of … Continue reading
As someone who has typically had very long-lived dogs, I have frequently had to deal with various types of illnesses and disorders, including canine spondylosis. The name of this condition sounds scary, but it’s actually quite manageable with a little … Continue reading
So, you have a dog. Perhaps it’s a big dog, and one of a breed that people tend to mistrust. You’re wondering, “Do I need a beware of dog sign in my yard? Is doing so going to indemnify me … Continue reading
Okay, let’s get this out of the way right off – I’m not much of a cat person. I have pointed out, in How to Keep a Dog When You’re on a Tight Budget, that I have had cats, and … Continue reading
I’ve been a bit hesitant writing much about Boxers, since I’ve made my preference apparent practically from the moment I started this blog. I didn’t want to be seen as favoring one breed over another. I love big breeds though, … Continue reading
How can you tell if a person is demonically possessed, or just an asshole? How do you tell if you have demonic dogs, or just an entire pack of assholes? I didn’t know the answer to this, so I started … Continue reading
Okay, you know that this blog is “Simply for Dogs.” But once in a while, I do step out of my comfort zone, and consider people, and other animals. There are a lot of people who really, really want to … Continue reading
So, your kid wants a puppy. And you’re okay with that. You’ve thought about it, and you’ve realized that, no matter how many times you tell your kids “The dog is your responsibility,” you’re going to end up being the … Continue reading
I recently got an email from a friend who was absolutely delighted to tell me that Pope Francis has stated that “Eternity is open to all God’s creatures,” which means, essentially, that we will see our dogs in heaven. That … Continue reading
Most of the time, when we consider guard dogs, our thoughts go immediately to large animals like Rottweilers, Pit Bull types, Dobermans, German Shepherds and other breeds of size. Smaller dogs generally don’t make the list, and in fact, there’s … Continue reading
Sometimes, at the dog park, the topics of conversation can get pretty interesting. Sometimes, too, they can almost lead to warfare. I’m thinking of a recent visit when the talk turned to what some of us consider to be the … Continue reading
