July 22, 2009 —If two dogs are easier than one and three dogs equal anarchy, what will life with three dogs, one cat, a bilingual parrot and a snake mean for me? That’s the unfamiliar, sometimes scary question I find myself pondering as I prepare to get married. Yes, fellow brides to be, you may be laboring over white or cream, where to …Read more »
July 20, 2009 —This weekend I figured that I'd procrastinated long enough, and purchased tooth brushes and toothpaste for the dogs.
I've never been especially keen on brushing dogs' teeth. I've had the misconception that it's just for poodles or little white dogs, but have recently learned that it's important for everybody.
July 17, 2009 —How many times have you been around a puppy and sure enough they bite you (because they are playing) with those pin sharp teeth? Ouch!
Sometimes we tell them “No bite!” and there are a number of other ways that people try to teach their pups not to bite. They learn a hand in the mouth is bad.
July 16, 2009 —I've recently started running more often, and would love to be able to kill two birds with one stone, and exercise the dogs while I run.
Since I live in Phoenix, I wouldn't dream of doing this in the summer, but in the winter when it's gorgeous out, this could be a good plan.
When I tire myself out, I generally just collapse, but dogs seem …Read more »
July 15, 2009 —Now if your experience with road trips and dogs is anything like mine, you’ve have had both good ones and bad ones, but mostly bad ones. There are many reasons for that, but usually it’s down to doubling the time the trip should take to stop, play, go to the bathroom and drink water, dogs competing with over-packed luggage for …Read more »
July 14, 2009 —Current Tally of Items:
One dog bed
One pair of flip flops
Two bananas off the kitchen counter
Approximately 25 dog toys (destroyed beyond recognition)
One baseball hat
Multiple towels
One therapeutic foam roller
Two placemats
An entire pile of firewood
When does the chewing stage end?! Does anyone know?
What's the worst thing your dog has gotten into?
July 13, 2009 —I’ve had pregnant friends complain to me how aggravating it is when every person they encounter disregards all social graces and assumes it’s appropriate to touch their bellies. I get the same waves of awkwardness when strangers come up and pet my dogs without acknowledging me.
July 9, 2009 —While reading the blog by from Pound to Posh, The Importance of Being Fireproof
