In an earlier post, I wrote about the benefits of playing with your dog, using games to build trust and communication, not to mention expend the inexhaustible canine energy.  Well, recently my boyfriend begin roller blading with Stranger.  Inspired by the Dog Whisperer, he thought roller blading would be ideal, a fun workout for both […]

Tomorrow, Stranger and I are traveling to California, land of the towering redwoods, the majestic pacific, and all the “dude” you’ll ever need. We’ve traveled quite a bit with him, and we’ve learned some important things to keep in mind while roadtripping with a dog, especially in the summertime.
1) (and probably the most important) […]

It seems that almost every time I go to the dog park, someone shares a story that makes me think, often of something I’ve never given much thought to before. Today it was dogs with sunburns. A man I spoke to told me that one of his dogs had died of skin cancer, […]

Like cucumbers? Don’t tell me you’ve never wondered!  okay, maybe you never have, but life is all about finding the answers to questions you never knew you had!

its been a silly day in this blogger’s house.  In an effort to cut spending and feel better, we went out and bought a bunch of deli meat […]

A couple days ago, my boyfriend and I got into a fight.  We were both stressed out and sleep deprived, and a misunderstanding had us at each other’s throats.  As I shouted, “do it yourself!” at him, something stopped me in my tracks..Stranger was watching.  He seemed alert and nervous.  I immediately calmed down, comforted […]

The most predominant theory about tail wagging is that it is a gesture of friendship or even submission, but what about reports in which men are bitten by tail wagging dogs? or dominant dogs wagging towards submissive dogs? I dug up an interesting theory today:
“ Tail wagging is […]

Stranger was neutered about a month ago. It took him three weeks to heal (ripped out his stitches the first time we tried to remove the cone). It was three weeks of cartoonish stumbling around the apartment in a perfect impersonation of the lovechild of a satellite and a silent movie star. It was also […]

Need to brush their teeth?
yes.  Most vets recommend that pet owners brush their dog’s teeth twice a week.  One of the most common ailments faced by vets is periodontal or gum disease.  Periodontal disease is caused by the buildup of plaque and eventually results in receding gums.  Persistent bad breath, brownish deposits around the […]

Suffer the pangs of adolescence and puberty?
Yes!
They may not start listening to bands that sound like something dying in the deep sea, but their attention span does suffer. They can sense a dog in heat within two miles, and even if they’re neutered, they still pay attention. Aggression may also increase. A dog’s adolescence […]

Everyone’s been there: You’re eating something and your dog gives you that look. Suddenly you realize the only key to your dog’s happiness is the morsel of food in your hand, en route to your mouth. Did you know, however, that some morsels are potentially lethal and can make your pet very sick. Most […]