Category Life With Dogs

There are probably parts of your day you barely think about anymore. You get out of bed. Make coffee. Open the back door. Put on your shoes. Walk to the mailbox. Sit down in your favorite chair after dinner. To…

There comes a point in life with a dog when you begin to wonder whether words are even necessary anymore. You get up from your chair, and your dog already knows whether you’re headed toward the kitchen, the front door…

Dogs don’t need to know they’re funny to keep us laughing. In fact, some of their funniest moments happen when they’re being completely serious. They’re investigating a suspicious grocery bag, demanding the return of a hand that stopped petting them,…

Most of us have a plan for our dogs when we’re going to be gone for a long time. We arrange for a pet sitter, ask a family member to stop by, or make sure someone knows when we’ll be…

If you love dogs but start sneezing, itching or reaching for the tissues whenever one comes near, you’ve probably heard about hypoallergenic dogs. The good news is that some breeds shed very little and may be easier for some people…

Most days aren’t particularly exciting. We get up, make coffee, straighten the house, figure out what’s for dinner and do all the ordinary things we’ve done a thousand times before. But when you have a dog, ordinary days have a…

There’s something about fall that seems made for dogs. The air is cooler, the leaves crunch underfoot, and even an ordinary walk feels a little more interesting. After the heat of summer, many dogs seem ready to spend more time…

Your dog has no idea what a birthday is. They don’t know how old they’re turning, they aren’t expecting presents, and they’re definitely not wondering whether anyone remembered to buy candles. But they do know when something wonderful is happening.…

If dogs could make bucket lists, I’m pretty sure most of them wouldn’t ask for a trip around the world. They’d probably ask for an extra-long walk, something delicious, a car ride to somewhere fun, and an entire afternoon with…

Living with a dog changes you. At first, you think you’re bringing home a pet. Maybe you’ll teach them a few commands, establish some sensible household rules, and enjoy a nice little routine together. That’s adorable. Give it a little…