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
Do you believe that dogs are truly a man’s best friend? While I would personally suggest that they are best friends to women as well, I have to agree that no man could find a better friend than a dog. … Continue reading
The AKC says that the dogs of the Toy Group may be “short on size, but they are definitely not short on personality”. As some of the most frequent companion dogs, they are very affectionate and adaptable dogs, but they … Continue reading
If you live anywhere near a major metropolitan area, chances are there is at least one coffee shop that allows dogs to come inside and socialize near your home (or a short distance away). Here in the New York City … Continue reading
I’m a pretty laidback person and don’t get too wired up if something breaks the usual routine, but I do get a little bit upset if either of my dogs suddenly busts out in off-season shedding. For example, if Janice … Continue reading
The holidays are upon us, and with all of the activities and events, it is tough to keep up with the regular routine. This wreaks havoc on our bodies, bank accounts and sense of well-being, and though most of us … Continue reading
It might be the “most wonderful time of the year,” but it is also a time when travel nightmares are often turned into reality. Lengthy delays at airports due to unpredictable weather conditions, traffic jams and super crowded roads, and … Continue reading
The holidays are about to begin and that means a lot of different things. We see our schedules ramp up with extra hours and lots of social opportunities or demands. We may find ourselves stressed and depressed by the season … Continue reading
