Ginko had his first exam with our new veterinarian last Wednesday. And, let’s just say it did NOT go well. I’m not quite sure how my big boy
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Bowl vs. Activity Feeder
I’m toying with the idea of transitioning (at least in part) to feeding the dogs from activity feeders (what we call “food toys”) rather than from bowls. The
FIDO Coping Strategy
Sometimes being a grown-up is for the birds. Seriously. Sky-high stress from work and family worries, dog worries, and life in general takes a toll when it continues
Pet Essay Causes Kerfuffle
I want to tell you about a horrible, horrible pet essay that is causing a flood of complaints. The essay, Otto, The Wonder Dog, published in the May
Who Has Been Snacking in My Car?
Saturday morning I got up and out of the house somewhat early for a meeting about a friend’s upcoming city council run for office, so I did NOT
Why We’re Meeting Our New Veterinarian
I was away at college when my family euthanized my childhood dog (Brandy, a cocker). They drew straws over the holidays freshman year to decide who would tell
Preventing the Inside-Outside Issue
Even though this spring has been more like winter than winter was, I’m starting to see inklings of our summertime recall collapse, where suddenly Lilly acts like coming
Top 10 Ways Veterinarians Can Better Serve Fearful Dogs
Last week, veterinary blogger Dolittler posted a piece entitled “Top 10 Pet Owner Excuses for Aggression in Dogs.” And, while I understand the tone and intent, it made me
Dog Walking 101
Longtime readers know that Lilly and I often take little trips off the mountain for Mommy & Lil dates. We run errands. We take walks in town on
The Beauty of Being Deliberate
Lilly and I spent the better part of the weekend hanging out together outside. Even a border collie as intense as Lilly, eventually loses her sense of self
