I do not know whether black dogs take longer to get adopted, but I do know they require decent photos to get noticed. I volunteered to get some pics of a few black dogs with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue on Friday. All four of these dogs are up for adoption. I’m no professional photographer, but …
Camping with my dog Taking the weekend off. To relax and read and drink many drinks by the fire. The fiancé, the mutt and I are heading to the middle of nowhere for a much-needed camping trip. We love winter camping (if you can call this a winter!). In Minnesota or North Dakota, it’s almost …
If a dog bites someone, the dog’s owner is almost always at least partly at fault.
Off-leash dogs People have asked me what I do when an off-leash dog charges my dog and I while we’re running. Runners have to be especially aware of dogs, since a lot of dogs chase anything that moves. I run with my weimaraner every week, and I’ve ran with a large variety of dogs through …
Black dogs might have a harder time getting adopted simply because of their color. This logic mostly applies to big, black dogs. And also black cats. I’ve written about the topic before on this blog and for other publications. But lately as I look at the black beauty sleeping at my feet I wonder if …
A little story about a little dog named Barkley Sometimes I think I foster dogs for the greater good. It seems like the right thing to do. I love dogs. I certainly tolerate dogs. I know a lot about dogs. There are always more dogs that need temporary homes as they transition to a better …
When I mentioned my former foster dog Cosmo was doing well with his new owner, someone suggested I should’ve used the word “guardian” instead of “owner.” Perhaps someday I will call myself a pet “guardian.” Not today. I am very aware of the words I use to describe my relationships with my pets. I’ve used …
Tips on how to stop a dog from barking in the morning. Examples, set your alarm earlier and wake your puppy up before he has a chance to start barking.
My review of BarkBox, a monthly subscription box for dogs. For just $25 per month, your dog will receive a monthly box filled with four to eight items.
Today will be one of the coldest days of the year, even for Fargo. The low is something around -17 F with a windchill of -30 or more. I love these days. I love them every year. As a Minnesota kid, I was always outside in the winters. I would be out running and wresting …