Dogs, like people, are social creatures and most enjoy interacting with other dogs through play. This is an excellent release of energy, a great form of exercise, and a good psychological boost to dogs – unless, of course, playing becomes fighting. Playing dogs can appear vicious through barking, showing their teeth, wrestling, and even occasionally […]
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Solutions to Winter Dog Behavior Problems
The calm after the holiday rush is finally starting, right along with the cold weather. This means more time will be spent indoors – for you and your dog. If you are lucky enough to have a calm, well-mannered dog, this could be a very relaxing time of year. However, if you find yourself stuck […]
All I Want For Christmas 2011 is…
We recently asked our Twitter followers what they wanted for Christmas this year, and here are the responses. @AmyMack74 – to be able to afford Christmas presents for my family… @Ashley_USMC – Snow! I am single, and would at least like a white Xmas so it feels like Xmas lol @bethg40 – No more deaths of friends. @chefdansindy – sweet potato pecan bites […]
There Once Was I Time I Was Asked About Baby Toys….
Yes, the above title is true. It happened once. It was a far off time, as in three Thursdays ago, when I was sitting with a whiney baby– somehow most of my stories are starting off this way!– and my high school bestie, and my husband. None of the people in this story are relevant […]
Puppies (and Dogs!) as Presents
One of the most common ways that people acquire pets is as a gift. With Christmas right around the corner, it is possible that you may be considering giving a dog or puppy as a gift to someone you care about. It might be your children, spouse, parents, or friend – but whoever it may […]
Senior Dogs
Every single day, countless dogs who have entered their golden years, sit in shelters, waiting for the chance to find their next home. They watch puppies and young dogs come in and leave with a swiftness that they probably will never know. After all, why get a older dog when there are young ones to […]
The Dating Idiot: (Kiss, Shake Hands, or Headbutt)
This week’s letter comes from Mark in Beech Grove: Dear Dating Idiot: I’m never quite sure how to end a first date. Should I always try for the kiss or should I settle on a hug? Dear Mark, This is an excellent question and one that many of your fellow readers want to know. There […]
13 Days of Halloween for the Family: Day 13, Scooby-Doo
For the thirteenth day of 13 Days of Halloween for the Family, we recommend Scooby-Doo. When you think of Halloween it’s hard to not think about some iteration of Scooby-Doo and the gang, where everyday is Halloween. With so many iterations of the show it’s hard to pick one to watch, but here are a few suggestions to […]
13 Days of Halloween for the Family: Day 12, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
For the twelfth day of 13 Days of Halloween for the Family, we recommend E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. As a child this was one of my favorite movies, and is one of only two films that I’ve seen in theaters three times. And I must admit, the product placement of Reese’s Pieces and Speak & Spell probably helped […]
13 Days of Halloween for the Family: Day 11, Beetlejuice
For the eleventh day of 13 Days of Halloween for the Family, we recommend Beetlejuice. Starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and Michael Keaton and directed by Tim Burton, this comedy fantasy will have you laughing. “Lydia, I have a chance to teach you something here: you have got to take the upper hand in all situations […]