When filmmaker and dog trainer Larry Kay lost Higgins, his 15 1/2 year old Golden Retriever, in 2012, it took him nearly a year before being able to part with the dog’s belongings. “Before Higgins, I had in my head that I wasn’t a responsible pet owner,” Larry explained. “When I was 5, I had a pet canary …
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Editor’s note: Earlier this year, we chatted with Frank of Ask Frank fame. This witty and wise French Bulldog dispenses advice over the Internet, on his blog, and in adorable videos. We were thrilled when Frank agreed to become a regular Dogster contributor. Look for his column every Friday on Dogster. 1. Camera shy Dear Frank: My humans always take pictures of …
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Now that they’re distinguished, grown ladies at 2 years of age, Matilda and Cow have settled into a predictable rhythm. Every playtime, mealtime, and walk, I feel as though we’re in sync, and my dogs typically do what I ask of them. I remember a time when they weren’t so agreeable. During the first few weeks, we …
For good reason, retrievers generally dominate “fervent to fetch” lists. And, indeed, most Labrador and Golden Retrievers, for example, thrive on chasing (and generally retrieving) toys. But let’s tag five additional surprisingly fetching breeds — and let’s hear about them in the dogs’ own voices. 1. English Springer Spaniel Specifically, I was bred to flush …
