The Writer’s Dog Blog

The Book about the Healing Love of Animals

We've having so much fun giving away prizes in k9kamp, I wanted to do another giveaway right here! I have two books out this year. You could win one a copy of my first book, Dieting with my Dog if you enter the k9kamp contest....so I figured I'd give away a copy of my...

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Pets are Family

Kelly's included in a family portrait.  Some days it is so busy, all I can find time to do is take the dogs out for their walks, pat them on the head, and toss their food into their bowls. What I really want to do is to spend more time with them that is...

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K9Kamp Challenge 4– Kampers Choice

Kelly practices jumping over a bench. This is it! The last challenge! (Do I hear a sniff sniff?) We've had fun so far this kamp season amping up our daily walk...fetching tennis balls...and playing silly games in our spare minutes. Now what's left? Well, that is...

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Minute Superstars

Have you been k9kamping with us? If not, it's never too late! You can join in at any time. Just look for our next challenge, tomorrow, and then complete the exercise on your own time over the course of the week. How did Kelly, Brooks and I do this week? Well this one...

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Should your dog be an Only Dog?

I wish someone could have answered this question for me years ago. Should my dog be an only dog? The question has bothered me for years, flustered me, nibbled away at my dog mama guilt. It got to me when Kelly was my One and Only, and quite frankly, the question still...

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Dock Diving

This is my dog Hudson (crossed over the bridge many years ago) doing his own version of dock diving! He loved the water. What's fun, splashy, and a unique activity to do with your dog? Dock jumping, also known as dock diving! While this sport is not really a fitness...

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K9Kamp Challenge 3– Doggone Minute to Win it

Grabbing a fun fitness moment crawling under a bench in the park. This past season, the reality TV show The Biggest Loser focused on different excuses for not exercising. The one I related to most was "I don't have time." ie: " I'm too busy to work out." "I can't walk...

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Fetching, Catching and Chasing Around Blogville

Here I come! Throw it again! Throw it again!  Have you been k9kamping with us? If not, it's never too late! You can join in at any time. Just look for our next challenge, tomorrow, and then complete the exercise on your own time over the course of the week. This...

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