Getting a new puppy is one of the most exciting things that can happen to a person. I’m sure my sister might tell you that bringing home a new baby is even better, but between you and me, I’m not … Continue reading
If you are a long time reader, you might remember my story of a woman I happened to overhear venting to the cashier at a pet store about housebreaking her new puppy. (I say “happened to overhear” like I wasn’t … Continue reading
When it comes to keeping an energetic puppy busy, there’s almost nothing better than a treat-filled Kong. In my opinion, these toys, which come in all types of sizes and various chewing strengths, were invented by a genius who deserves … Continue reading
It seems as though lately there are so many dog breed mixes out there, with crazy names like “Chorkie,” “Yorkiepoo,” “Boxador,” “Doxiehuahua” and so on. Are they breeds? No. They’re crosses. And honestly, most of the time I absolutely loathe … Continue reading
In Is a Samoyed Puppy Right for Your Family? I promised you more about specific breeds and how they fit into the family unit. This week, I’m going from one end of the size spectrum to the other, highlighting the … Continue reading
In my “Breed of the Week” posts, I’ve often gone into great detail about the history, grooming requirements and personalities of various dog breeds, but I haven’t often talked much about whether a particular breed is exactly right for you … Continue reading
Do you have a shadow that looks suspiciously like a puppy? If so, you aren’t alone. I never experienced this with Janice and Leroy, but I have had a dog in the past who just would not leave my heels. … Continue reading
When it comes to keeping an energetic puppy busy, there’s almost nothing better than a treat-filled . In my opinion, these toys, which come in all types of sizes and various chewing strengths, were invented by a genius who deserves … Continue reading
One of the saddest things I’ve ever seen was a Doberman whose ears had been cropped to the point where it wasn’t even possible to keep a collar on the dog – every time the dog bent forward, the collar … Continue reading
There aren’t many things more exciting than bringing a new puppy home. I’ve done it a few times over the course of my life, and it just never gets old! Every single puppy I’ve ever adopted has been a wonderful … Continue reading
A couple of days ago, down at the dog park, the rest of the gang and I were surprised to see Joanne’s limo pull up. I introduced you to Joanne in 23 Crazy or Just Plain Stupid Things Some People … Continue reading
Recently, I got an email from a reader, Sonya, who loves cooking for her dog and wanted me to know that she enjoyed reading 5 Awesome Pupcake Recipes and 7 Great Homemade Dog Food Recipes. She was wondering, though, if … Continue reading