If there's one thing that really bugs me when it comes to dog training articles it's the inclusion of the word guaranteed. I don't use it because A) I'm not a dog trainer, and B) I don't think there are guarantees when it comes to training. I … [Read more...]
3 Things Not to Say After Someone Loses Their Dog
When giving condolences to someone whose lost a pet I try to keep it simple. But that wasn't always the case, I used to be a bumbling idiot. In my nervousness I'd over compensate and say a lot of stupid things. And it wasn't until I was on the … [Read more...]
Why I Can’t Judge Everyone Whose Surrendered a Pet
I don't judge everyone that's surrendered a pet - I've done it too. Now I bet that changed your opinion of me at least a little, and what sort of pet owner I could possibly be. But please read on before you judge. The Conversations We Have About … [Read more...]
Why My Silly Moral Code Won’t Let Me Blog About Dog Food
I write about a lot of things when it comes to dogs, but food isn't one of them. And you wanna know why I don't blog about dog food? Because I'm not an expert when it comes to dog nutrition. Dog food is a subject I'm not comfortable writing about, … [Read more...]
Confession: My Dog is Super Fussy, And It’s Probably All My Fault
Have you ever been petting a cat when all of a sudden they go into full on demon mode? Things are nice and relaxing one minute - they're purring and enjoying a nice kitty massage but then suddenly they decide that omg why did you touch my belly you … [Read more...]
When It Comes to Losing a Pet We All Mourn Differently, And That’s OK
This is a companion piece to "Some of Us Can't Handle Euthanasia, And That's OK." These pieces were written to emphasize the fact that we're all individuals -- and that the way we deal with death, loss & grief will vary greatly. Some of us … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Anyone Whose Shamed People in Lost & Found Pet Groups
Call me weird, but one of my hobbies is trying to find lost dogs. It's a hobby I started years ago, after my own dog Carter went missing for a week. He took off after a transformer blew up in our back yard, and I can't even count how many hours I … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Judge People For Medicating Dogs With Anxiety
Every once in a while you read an article that really gets to you. One that makes you say yes, damnit! Well for me it was Rant(ish): Don’t Tell Me I’m Doing Too Much With My IVDD Dog! It brought up all the mixed feelings I have about receiving … [Read more...]
Help Save Diggy: The Ridiculousness of Breed Specific Legislation
Breed specific legislation has never been shown to work. It has no basis in science, and it doesn't help to make communities safer. The only thing it does is create more obstacles for dogs that look a certain way. Breed specific legislation … [Read more...]
My Love/Hate Relationship With Retractable Leashes
This post is in response to what I found to be an unusually high number of "what's the best leash?" searches happening here on the blog. My answer? Well certainly not a retractable one if you want something reliable. If you're looking for a leash … [Read more...]