The Writer’s Dog Blog
Wordless Wednesday- Snow or nooooooooo!
This year we haven't had much snow in New York. Here is a picture of Ike from last January. Does this picture make you wish for snow? Or does it make you want to run and scream, NOOOOOO!! What about your dogs--do they enjoy playing in the snow, or is it just...
Quiet Times- with Uncle Ike and Zeke
Paws for Thought Last night Zeke and Ike were playing rough, and I had to get out one of my favorite pictures of them together to remind myself of quieter times. Yup, this is one of my favorite pictures. Young and old. Ike was so accepting of puppy Zeke, and...
Pet Blogger Challenge 2016
Last year 71 bloggers participated in the Pet Blogger Challenge. I learned so much reading the goals and setbacks of fellow pet bloggers. Now it's time for us all to gather our thoughts again. So here we are, the 6th annual Pet Blogger Challenge hosted by Take Paws!...
Get Fit with Your Pet
Wordless Wednesday Kelly reminded me that it's time to get fit! She might dare to put her paw on the scale, but do I? Join BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday!
A Comfortable Fit
Pawsitive Thoughts-- Reflections and inspiration for your day. Last summer, stepping out of our everyday, hectic, gotta-get-it-done routine, we were treated to a visit at a charming bed and breakfast in Vermont. Although at times I felt I should still be at...
Christmas Gifts for Dogs and Pet Parents
Do you give your furry best friend a Christmas gift? If so, you're in good company. Surveys report that as many as 95% of pet parents buy their dog a gift for the holidays. My grandfather used to wrap dog biscuits and put them in the branches of the Christmas tree for...
We Did It! Ike’s a Therapy Dog!
How do you become a therapy dog? Well, just ask Ike. Because he's proud to announce..... We did it! Last Saturday was Ike's big test. Oh, and one point to make is you are testing as a team. It's not only the dog's behavior that is being tested, but both dog and...
Treat dispensing toys help reduce boredom
My son's puppy (he's 18 months old, but still a puppy!) Zeke gets bored when he's home alone. So what does a bored puppy do? This: Zeke ate a shoe. and this: Zeke ate an electric shaver. So I've been recommending to my son that he leave Zeke with some challenging,...
How to be a therapy Dog by Ike- part 2
Hi. Ike here. If you read my post last week, you know that I'm going to school. Mom says that I'm going to be a therapy dog. I am so excited, because I know Mom and Dad were both helped by therapy dogs, and I want to help others too. Last week there were only three...
