I know, you’re probably rolling your eyes at the thought of another “National” something or other day or month, but this one is all about our best friends. Let’s face it, we all get lazy sometimes or settle into a routine with our pups, so the month of May is a perfect time to shake things up and celebrate National … Read More
A Dog’s Tongue
Sweet, smiling, tasting, thirsty, tired, sneaky, yuk, yum, lick, kiss! The purpose and personality of a dog’s tongue. Sweet kisses from a butterfly Smiling at the stone-faced guy Tasting a turkey foot at the store Thirsty tongue drinks some more Tired and hot, it stretches out flat Sneaky, it swipes a kiss from the cat Yuk, I’ve got a mouth … Read More
Who Owns the Dog Toys?
You might think I’m going to be talking about dominance or toy possession, but what’s really on my mind today is the perception of who owns the dogs toys. If that sounds a bit confusing, let me explain. Here’s a common routine that tends to happen on nights when I’m particularly tired. Haley arrives at my side with a toy. … Read More
Who Would Your Dog Vote for in 2016?
It’s President’s Day and what better day to reflect on the past as well as where we’re headed as a nation, especially during the height of this campaign season. The candidate who wins the election this November certainly has some big shoes to fill. While analyzing and comparing the candidates, sometimes it’s good to take a break from the craziness … Read More
Take the 2016 Pet Blogger Challenge
Last year some of my favorite pet bloggers participated in the Pet Blogger Challenge but unfortunately I learned about the challenge a little too late to jump in and participate. This year, I’m ready for it and I’m actually a few days ahead of schedule. If you’re a new blogger or haven’t heard of the challenge before, it’s an annual … Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Haley and I wish you the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest of Holidays! I’m thrilled to announce the winner of Haley’s Holiday Gift Giveaway! The lucky dog belongs to Sharon Blank. Congratulations Sharon! You’ll be receiving an email from me shortly and Haley’s gift basket of goodies will soon be making its way to your door. I wish I … Read More
Haley’s Holiday Gift Giveaway
Congratulations to Sharon Blank, winner of Haley’s Holiday Gift Giveaway! As a thank you to all of our awesome readers here, Haley and I have teamed up to bring one lucky person and their pup some wonderful holiday gifts! It’s hard to believe 2015 is coming to an end very soon. It’s been a great year for the blog and … Read More
The Thankful Dog
A thanksgiving tradition for many families is to take turns mentioning what each person is thankful for. When Haley’s hovering around the table, hoping for a charitable donation from a pet-loving pilgrim, I often wonder what she might say she’s thankful for. Maybe it would be something like this. The Thankful Dog I’m thankful for the day you adopted me … Read More
What Drives Your Dog Crazy?
You know what I mean, it’s the thing that turns your normally sweet, obedient dog into a crazed lunatic. It’s the thing that renders your Sit and Stay commands totally useless. It’s the thing that triggers the “Game On!” mode inside your dog’s brain. For some dogs it’s squirrels, for others it may be laser pointers but usually there’s something … Read More
Why We Love Dogs
What do you do when your web hosting company struggles to get your server back online and healthy? These last couple of days have been pretty frustrating, but if you’re reading this, at least the server is operational at the moment and hopefully they’ve resolved the issue. It’s so aggravating when there’s nothing you can do about a problem except … Read More
