“Be a good sport” is a phrase I imagine coming out of the mouths of English schoolboys of the distant past, and when the phrase “non-sporting” is used, I also feel it is a sort of rebuff for someone who’s … Continue reading
Although it is winter as I write this, and Food Safety Month was back in September, I wanted to dedicate some time to a discussion of dogs and why they seem to go snout first for things that can, quite … 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
Nervous dogs can wreak total havoc on your household, and leave you with just about two nerves of your own, both of which are hanging by tiny, thin little threads. Worse, though, is that you know your best buddy is … Continue reading
When you’re asked to name a dog breed that has a bad rap, what comes to your mind? The Rottweiler? Pit Bull types? Dobermans? And how do you feel about that bad rap – do you think it’s deserved? If … Continue reading
I love dogs, all dogs, and yet I’d hesitated to do a deep dive into the sporting group because I knew these were the natural-born hunters and companions to hunters. I get a bit squeamish about hunting, though raised in … Continue reading
“Hey, Ash,” said my brother with a questionable tone of voice, “Uh, can dogs drink coffee?” “No,” I answered flatly. I know my brother well, and what he was really saying to me was, “I’ve given the dog coffee, and … Continue reading
I have a great friend who is a confirmed cat lady. Not the cat hoarding variety like Angela of The Office, but the owner of just one or two cats at a time. However, her cats are treated like equals, … Continue reading
