Wordless Wednesday: Lilly’s Long Lost Twin

A few times each year, since we launched the blog in April 2007, we receive fan mail that includes pictures of dogs that make us laugh because they

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Dog Blog Poll Results: Dogs in Cars (Hot or Otherwise)

Thanks to everyone who took our dog blog poll last week about dogs being left alone in cars (temperatures aside). Thanks so much to all those who posted

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Fearful Dogs and Medical Warning Signs

Any time an otherwise “normal” dog shows a sudden increase in fear, everyone recommends a thorough physical exam to rule out medical causes for the change in behavior.

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Worm Girl Returns

I love my dogs, but they are full-on, downright GROSS. For a couple weeks, Lilly had been paying too much attention to her behind. Last Friday, I finally

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Dog Product Review: Petstages Stuffing Free Durable Play Stix

Does your dog like squeaky dog toys? Dog toys with no stuffing? Dog toys that are a bit cuddly? Then, Lilly has great news about the Petstages Stuffing

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Wordless Wednesday: Summer 2011

Just a few images from July @ Champion of My Heart.  

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Dog Blog Poll: Dogs in Cars (Hot or Otherwise)

The case of these stolen dogs raised some debate over leaving dogs alone in cars, even when temps are not hot at all. I know what we consider

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Book Review: Inside of a Dog

Friday’s eureka-moment post about Lilly’s summertime fears of the house comes from something I read in Alexandra Horowitz’s book “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and

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Dog Training Update: Summertime Fear Flare-Up

In summers past, I lamented the resurgence of Lilly’s inexplicable fear flare-ups. It happens only in the summer and only in the evening. Trust me, we’ve run through

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Petfinder Big Birthday Bash, July 15-17, 2011

Today is one of four annual Blog the Change Days, where pet bloggers promote their favorite people, organizations, and events that improve the lives of animals in communities

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