Oh My Dog!

The problem with, "It’s OK! He’s friendly!”

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:17:00 GMT

Hello, friends! And welcome to another edition of: Maggie climbs up on a soapbox and rants about dog stuff! It’s been a while since I’ve been up here, and I sure do like this view… Recently, we’ve had a bunch of run-ins with dogs around town that I wanted to discuss. You might be familiar […]

2021 Pet Bloggers Journey: Creation is an act of hope

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:58:52 GMT

Happy New Year, friends! I hope your year ahead is gentler and more joyful than what we’ve faced so far. I’m here today participating in the 2021 Pet Bloggers Journey blog hop so generously hosted by Colby at PuppyInTraining.com. If you don’t know Colby or his site yet, skip my post and go read his […]

Why do dogs play?

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:58:00 GMT

Think back to your childhood for a moment: What was your favorite game to play? Did you chase your friends in tumbling games of tag or red rover? Did you wrestle with your siblings, only pausing when someone started to cry? or bleed? How about sharks-and-minnows in a sparkling swimming pool? Whatever your favorite childhood […]

A Quick Review of 2020, An Even Quicker Look Ahead, and Warm Holiday Wishes

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:41:21 GMT

I know it’s on everyone’s mind but I can’t help but repeat: What just happened? What a year, huh? On one hand, it felt like every week was at least a month long, but now that we’re in the home stretch I’m wondering where it all went. TBH, it wasn’t all bad. I mean, it […]

Gifts for pet lovers that don’t require leaving your house!

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:54:00 GMT

Because that’s the 2020 holiday spirit! Not going anywhere or seeing anyone! In all seriousness, I’m striving to do 100% of my holiday shopping online. I can’t fathom going into a mall right now, and I definitely don’t want to head to the post office to ship packages to friends and family. So, instead, I’m […]

The gifts of the season (including a sale)

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:17:00 GMT

As we plunge headfirst into the strangest holiday season on record, how are you feeling? Our area recently released guidelines requesting families and friends to stick to Zoom or Skype for holiday celebrations if you can’t celebrate outdoors. So, for us, we’re going to stay home and find ways to make the best of it: […]

2020 Fall Reading Guide for Pet Lovers

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:04:00 GMT

Ah, fall reading! While I love reading in all seasons, of course, there’s something magical about fall reading. For one thing, fall brings us lots of new books! But, even better than a new book? Pairing that new book with a fireside snuggle session with your furry friends, a cup of tea or glass of […]

10 Things You Should Know About Shelter Dogs

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:35:00 GMT

October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog” month! Shelter dogs, of course, make wonderful pets, friends, companions, and family members. Unfortunately, there are quite a few misconceptions about shelter dogs. Let’s dispel some of those myths together and get more dogs into homes this month! There are a LOT of dogs needing homes. Almost 7 million […]

Who do you trust for pet advice online?

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:02:00 GMT

Hello, friends! I’m coming to you today with a question. Or, more accurately, I’m coming to you today with a request for a discussion. Let me explain… I spend a ton of time researching things about dogs, answering questions about dogs, sharing information and memes about dogs, talking to my vet about my dog, following […]

Dear Cooper

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:38:00 GMT

My puppy, my heart. I’m a bit early on this birthday letter to you. A few weeks early, actually, but only because I have the time right now, in this moment, and I may not again in time for your birthday. I’m taking advantage of this gap to honor this big day. And, boy, is […]

May all beings everywhere be happy and free

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:53:00 GMT

Hello, friends. I wanted to check in and see how you’re doing, how you’re holding up. How are your pets? Because nothing makes sense right now, you might live somewhere that’s pretending to be back to “normal” or you might live somewhere still under quarantine. Maybe protests wind past your front door or sit-ins fill […]

Dogs and Toddlers: A realistic (and honest) guide to keeping them safe from each other

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:35:00 GMT

Let’s be real: Toddlers can behave like real jerks sometimes. That does not mean toddlers are jerks. They are so new here still with only one to three years under their belts. I’m not one to sugarcoat the reality of raising a toddler. It’s hard. It’s really, really hard. And they change dramatically from day […]

ASL for Dogs: Starting our sign language journey

Mon, 04 May 2020 10:40:00 GMT

Hello, friends! Let me just insert this quick note up right up front: This post requires a good bit of back story. So, if you’re just here to read about sign language cues for dogs, skip ahead to the ASL for Dogs header below. Otherwise, here’s where the backstory starts, and I think this is […]

The Best Rain Gear for Dog Walks

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:24:00 GMT

Keep you and your pup dry this spring. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This site also uses other affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on products purchased through links clicked on this site at no extra cost to you. This helps keep this site running, so thanks for […]

How to Keep Your Dog Busy During Social Distancing

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:11:00 GMT

How are you doing? Are you staying well and safe (and sane) at home? We’re sticking with our one day at a time mentality around here, but now that we’re a few weeks in, I feel like we need to create some kind of routine or structure to our days. A big piece of that […]

How to Work from Home with Pets

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:39:00 GMT

Many people around the world find themselves thrust into working from home, whether they ever wanted to or not. Here’s how to not just survive but thrive working from home with pets. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This site uses affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on products […]

You hanging in there?

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:35:24 GMT

Hello, friends. How are you? You hanging in there? I don’t think I need to waste words or time talking about how different the world is today from even one week ago. You know. I know. It is what it is. But, I wanted to check in because I’m thinking of you. I wake up […]

This must be the place

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:32:00 GMT

I remember letting Emmett, Lucas, and Cooper out of the house, through the garage, and into the Houma backyard, and the instant I pushed the outer door open, Lucas shot off at an angle. I tore after him–Lucas dashing off was never a good thing–and took a second to take in the picture. An opossum […]

What if you’re not Type A?

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:23:00 GMT

Recently someone suggested I lower the bar around here. It was kind advice and resulted from a comment I made about feeling overwhelmed of late. This person, though, had never been inside my house, so all I could think was: If I lowered this bar any further, we’d all be eating out of a trough. […]

What’s Saving My Life Right Now

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 19:48:00 GMT

At the beginning of 2020, instead of setting a bunch of goals, I decided instead to focus on three main priorities and one single word to guide my year. That word? Ease. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This site uses affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on products […]