With subfreezing temperatures for days and snow piling up, Asa and I are losing our minds stuck indoors. That’s when I decided to take matters into my own paws, and find a game we can play inside. A game that’s is mentally stimulating, burns energy, but won’t make Mom worry that we’ll bring the house […]
Dogs, you may have noticed a few odd looking characters lurking around your neighborhood these past few days. Don’t panic! In the coming nights these strange looking ghouls, goblins, witches, princesses and superheroes will be knocking on YOUR door. But it’s ok! It’s Halloween! I know this goes against your instincts to guard your home […]
Dogs gather around. We need to talk. We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a great day at the beach or on a trail, when all of a sudden that dog shows up and ruins it for everyone. Maybe he’s running with reckless abandon off-leash, or perhaps she’s a bit too friendly when greeting fellow weekend […]
For over two years now I’ve been invisible. Every time I venture out with Asa, people surround him while ignoring me. Initially I thought once Asa grew out of his floppy fluffy puppy stage, people would notice me again. But alas, he’s full-grown and people still don’t instantly acknowledge my presence. This led me to […]
Attention Dogs! Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Our one opportunity each year to prove to Humans that having Dogs in the workplace makes the world a better place. Ok, maybe not the world per se, but it does make for a happy work environment. There’s even proof! Studies by the International Journal of […]
Asa’s life of deception has finally been revealed! I knew it would only be a matter of time before he slipped up and would get caught. For years he has been sneaking onto the couch when Mom and Dad aren’t home, thus breaking the no dogs on the furniture rule. But finally Asa’s bravado got […]
Once again I couldn’t help but overhear Mom and a friend talking about their New Year’s Resolutions. They talked about dieting, exercising, and being more positive in the year ahead. Well those are all admirable goals, but once again humans are approaching this all wrong. They don’t need to follow new diet trends, buy an expensive […]
Hiking season is finally here! But before you head off for a Dog friendly adventure, I’d like to do a quick review of hiking etiquette with your Human. By remembering these simple rules, we can all have a great day out on the trails. To Leash Or Not to Leash: Now this may appear like a […]
Dad’s been working really hard lately. Perhaps a bit too hard. He forgot the commands we taught him! The other day, Dad spent the entire morning using his dictation software to write a report for work. Needing a bit of a break to clear his mind, he happily leashed us up to take a quick […]
It isn’t an urban myth! Leap Day does exist! The day the Four Paws on the Floor Rule does not apply! Oh sure I have foggy memories of it when it last occurred in 2012. But I was still in the whelping box and focused on mastering bigger issues like walking on my wobbly legs. […]
