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. […]
Wow, not sure what happened this weekend. My once obedient little brother is now a rebellious teenager. It all started innocently enough with him deciding to make a midnight snack out of his bed. Yep, the bed he was so proud of and waited so long to get now has a big hole in it. […]
In addition to this week marking Asa’s arrival into our family, it is also the anniversary of Lemmy coming home. On January 25, 2007 Mom and Dad welcomed their first puppy into our family, and boy were they unprepared for this little guy! Don’t get me wrong, they didn’t get Lemmy on a whim. In […]
January is a good time to remind dogs of their important role in caring for their humans. It is good to have a consistent plan to meet their needs, and this holds especially true during the winter months. Exercise: Humans need plenty of exercise to burn off extra energy otherwise it could lead to unwanted […]
I overheard Mom talking with a friend about their New Year’s Resolutions. They talked about changes to their diet, getting more exercise, and being more positive in the year ahead. Well those are all admirable goals, but their approach to it is all wrong. They don’t need to follow new diet trends, buy a gym […]
I will conclude Asa’s tutorial on the pitfalls of Christmas, with the ultimate obstacle all dogs must overcome – Santa. For 364 days a year it is required that we protect our home from intruders. Especially those who appear in the middle of the night after everyone has gone to bed. But one night a […]
On Monday I began teaching Asa about the Ultimate Puppy Challenge by explaining some of the obstacles during the Christmas season that puppies must avoid. Today I would like to continue my discussion with a lesson on Elves. The best way I can describe Elves is that they are like living with Cats. Elves will […]
An open letter to Asa: Since entering our family, I have been training you for the Ultimate Puppy Challenge, or what humans refer to as the Christmas Season. For the entire month of December, you will be faced with all sorts of temptations, and through them all you must remember your training. One misstep and […]
Last night I was watching Pilgrims: American Experience on PBS, when the narrator made a profound statement. After arriving at Cape Cod, the Pilgrims set out to explore the area. Walking farther away on the beach they saw 6 men and a dog. The Native Inhabitants stood and watched the Pilgrims for a moment, then […]
