BlogPaws Report, Part 2

Let’s continue our saga of my BlogPaws adventure with a general recap of the events I attended on day one.

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BlogPaws Report, Part 1

To call today a catch-up day after my BlogPaws adventure would fall somewhere between overly optimistic and liar-liar-pants-on-fire territory. In fact, if Tom asks me one more time

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BlogPaws Adventure Begins

Well, kids … by the time you read this, I’ll be winging my way cross country on my big adventure to BlogPaws. I’ll likely Tweet parts of the

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Hunting Season

As the recent snows recede, we’re finding all sorts of signs of animal activity that’s been brewing below. It’s no wonder I’m already having a tough time getting

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Avoiding Travel Triggers

In an effort to avoid creating travel-related fear/worry triggers for Lilly, I’m being beyond careful in my BlogPaws planning and packing this week. I do not want Lilly

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Dog Doorbell Virgins

Our doorbell never rings. Pretty much … never. That’s the beauty of living on a fully fenced hunk o’ land with a locking gate. Other than the few

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What’s bugging you?

Turns out one of my blogger/writer pals is completely stumped about where to click through to comment when she visits Champion of My Heart. While I continue to

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Stick or Kindling

Sometimes Lilly is so intent on playing fetch in a way that doesn’t get Ginko riled up to the point that he ruins the game. The ONLY way

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The More You Know About Dogs, The Easier Life Gets

My family had several dogs when I was growing up, but the first dog I chose, raised, and cared for on my own was a Dalmatian named Penelope

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Fetch vs. Walk: Dog Knows Best?

When my work and family days get too hectic, I try to fit in several rousing rounds of fetch so that Lilly burns off pent-up border collie energy.

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