The Writer’s Dog Blog
Wordless Wednesday- A dog in the hand….
Hmmm now how does that saying go? A dog in the hand.... is worth two in the tree. Join us for Wordless Wednesday hop!
A Wacky Rule for Pet Parents?
No Dogs Allowed. Keep off the Grass. No Pets. We must follow certain rules to be responsible pet parents, but not all of them are convenient or even reasonable. And some are just plain wacky. How about this one--a luxury apartment building in New York City allows dogs...
Brooks’ Books and Giveaway- Dogs Rule Nonchalantly
Brooks' Books Pet Book Reviews and Giveaway Dogs Rule, Nonchalantly by Mark Ulriksen ISBN 978-1939621108 Pub. date 9/30/14 Good news! You can enter to win a copy of this book at the end of the post. "There's nothing happier than a happy dog," writes Mark...
Got Treats?
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Play with Me- The Pros and Cons of Dog Play
Dogs need to play, in some way. After all, life isn't all about eating and sleeping. Most dogs love to play. Not all dogs like to play with others. Not all dogs play well with others. Kelly doesn't like to play with other dogs, but she enjoys playing with toys, and...
My Dog Did Something Dumb
Golden retrievers are generally considered bright. At the very least, they are extremely trainable because they are so willing to please. But for some reason, I only have come to live with the golden retrievers who are a few milkbones short of a box. And I mean that...
Paws to Reflect
Ike and Kelly enjoyed a paws to reflect at Lake Champlain in Vermont. I think Ike wanted to jump in for a swim. Do your dogs prefer swimming or watching the view? We're joining Wordless Wednesday.
Tips for A Pet Friendly Vacation
Our recent summer getaway had to fulfill several requirements: 1. inexpensive 2. doable in a long weekend 3. allow dogs Kelly and Ike meet Bently at our friend's camp. It's always a bit of a challenge, but I think we pulled it off. First, we visited a friend at her...
How Can We Keep Our Dogs Safe from Dangerous Dogs?
A very sad story locally. Two dogs, a mastiff and a pit bull, jumped out of a window of their home and attacked a small terrier being walked down the street. Sadly, the little dog died. This, of course, brings up a lot of questions. How did the dogs get out the...
