The Writer’s Dog Blog
Here Comes the Fun Police
Kelly is the fun police. She watches Ike and Zeke playing and decides when they've had too much fun and steps in to break things up. She usually finds a comfy spot away from all the action. Ike and Zeke are very rough in their play. If either Ike or Zeke yelp or bark,...
Welcome To K9Kamp Backyard Fun and Games
Okay Kampers. Line up. Big dogs on the right. Little dogs on the left. Any cats or bunnies? You can join K9Kamp too! This is a fitness event that is fun for everyone. So Let's Goooooooo!! (*and keep reading to learn how to enter our big giveaway, valued at more than...
My Clothespin Bag Bird
We have a cloth clothespin bag hanging outside our back door. A little wren decided this would be the perfect place to build her nest. This is her second year building a nest there. Clothespin bag with nesting material. I like to think of this tiny bird, finding a...
One Dog, Two Dog. Three Dog?
Should we get another dog? That has been a question I've grappled with many times over. Dogs are sweet, dogs are loving, dogs are cute, and oftentimes dogs are in need. The temptation to add to our pack is great. Here's what I've discovered so far--in my experience!...
Ike’s world revolves around Planet Dog
If there's anything Ike loves more than me (if that's even possible!) it's his Planet Dog balls. He got a Planet Dog snowball for Christmas, and now, Chewy.com presented us with the opportunity for Ike to review the Planet Dog tennis ball! This is no...
My Writing Process Blog tour
I bet many of you have written about your pets, and thought you'd like to write a book starring that furry, lovable, sweet creature who's close to your heart. If so, you'll enjoy visiting the blogs in this new blog tour, #mywritingprocess, where you'll connect with...
Heat is a Killer: Water is a Lifesaver
If you've got an active Fit Dog, you know how important it is to provide plenty of fresh clean water. Especially in the summer heat. Here are some sobering facts from Field and Stream: *80% of a dog is water. In a 50 lb dog, 40 lbs is water. * If a dog loses...
How to Bring Home a Puppy
What's yellow and furry and cute all over? Zeke! Welcome to my adventures babysitting a new puppy. It's been a long time since I've had a puppy in my house--I've been adopting senior dogs. They're more my speed! But my son, who live on his own, decided it was time to...
Brooks Books- Review: Saved by Gracie
Saved by Gracie How a Rough-and-Tumble Rescue Dog Dragged me Back to Health, Happiness and God by Jan Dunlap (c) 2014 Authentic Publishers I really wanted to review this book because it covers all of my favorite topics- dogs, rescue dogs, living with dogs,...
