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My dog makes himself known in the neighborhood. I’ve recently begun to wonder if my neighbors are not amused. Are you in the same situation?
- April 17, 2017
My dog makes himself known in the neighborhood. I’ve recently begun to wonder if my neighbors are not amused. Are you in the same situation?
Bullies can ruin the dog park for the other people and their pets. Here’s how I don’t let that happen.
- April 5, 2017
Bullies can ruin the dog park for the other people and their pets. Here’s how I don’t let that happen.
Smartphones and dog walking don’t mix. Here are five very good reasons why.
- March 22, 2017
Smartphones and dog walking don’t mix. Here are five very good reasons why.
I’ve identified five cuddle styles. Which does your dog prefer? Or do they have one I didn’t list? Let’s talk about cuddling!
- March 8, 2017
I’ve identified five cuddle styles. Which does your dog prefer? Or do they have one I didn’t list? Let’s talk about cuddling!
I can’t read about a dog disease or other health issue without immediately thinking my dog has it. How about you?
- February 22, 2017
I can’t read about a dog disease or other health issue without immediately thinking my dog has it. How about you?
My 11-year-old dog has developed a grumpy side in his senior years. Here’s how I handle it.
- February 8, 2017
My 11-year-old dog has developed a grumpy side in his senior years. Here’s how I handle it.
His hair is everywhere! What do you do to control your dog’s shedding?
- January 25, 2017
His hair is everywhere! What do you do to control your dog’s shedding?
My dog Riggins is one funny pup — and he even has his own comedic sidekick!
- January 11, 2017
My dog Riggins is one funny pup — and he even has his own comedic sidekick!
Riggins and I reflected on how he could be a better dog in 2017. Here’s what we came up with.
- December 28, 2016
Riggins and I reflected on how he could be a better dog in 2017. Here’s what we came up with.
I’ve gone from protector to being protected with my dog, Riggins. How have your roles changed with your dog?
- December 14, 2016
I’ve gone from protector to being protected with my dog, Riggins. How have your roles changed with your dog?
Are you shopping for a dog mom this holiday season? Or do you need to give others ideas? We’ve got you covered!
- November 30, 2016
Are you shopping for a dog mom this holiday season? Or do you need to give others ideas? We’ve got you covered!
Riggins provided me with emotional support on election night, just as he has during other challenging times.
- November 16, 2016
Riggins provided me with emotional support on election night, just as he has during other challenging times.
From health issues like arthritis to wanting to eat at 5 p.m., my sweet baby boy has definitely entered — and in many ways, embraced — his senior years.
- November 2, 2016
From health issues like arthritis to wanting to eat at 5 p.m., my sweet baby boy has definitely entered — and in many ways, embraced — his senior years.
Riggins would love nothing more than to show the kitty who’s boss — except the cat rules the block, not him.
- October 20, 2016
Riggins would love nothing more than to show the kitty who’s boss — except the cat rules the block, not him.
Riggins loves his niece, nephew, and a few other select children, but I keep a close eye on him around kids as a rule.
- October 5, 2016
Riggins loves his niece, nephew, and a few other select children, but I keep a close eye on him around kids as a rule.
I’m glad Riggins doesn’t understand my bouts of road rage, for one. And there are other times, too!
- September 7, 2016
I’m glad Riggins doesn’t understand my bouts of road rage, for one. And there are other times, too!
Riggins and I recently went on a friends and dogs getaway, and of course he misbehaved — but we all still had fun.
- August 17, 2016
Riggins and I recently went on a friends and dogs getaway, and of course he misbehaved — but we all still had fun.
We’ve graduated from sink to tub to shower and now to self-wash stations. I’d love to hear your suggestions, too!
- August 3, 2016
We’ve graduated from sink to tub to shower and now to self-wash stations. I’d love to hear your suggestions, too!
Riggins has separation anxiety, so I’m grateful that our neighbor can be there for him when I’m not home. He loves her!
- July 20, 2016
Riggins has separation anxiety, so I’m grateful that our neighbor can be there for him when I’m not home. He loves her!
We moved to a studio apartment, where under the bed must double as storage space. The problem? My bed is now too high for my arthritic pup. Help!
- July 6, 2016
We moved to a studio apartment, where under the bed must double as storage space. The problem? My bed is now too high for my arthritic pup. Help!
From the way he sleeps in my bed to his eating style, Riggins has forgotten he’s a dog — over maybe he never knew!
- June 16, 2016
From the way he sleeps in my bed to his eating style, Riggins has forgotten he’s a dog — over maybe he never knew!
It only happens 10 percent of the time, but I do put my needs before my dog’s in some ways — and then the guilt sets in.
- June 9, 2016
It only happens 10 percent of the time, but I do put my needs before my dog’s in some ways — and then the guilt sets in.
My pup Riggins hates being hot AND hates getting wet. How we make it through summer in Los Angeles is beyond me.
- June 2, 2016
My pup Riggins hates being hot AND hates getting wet. How we make it through summer in Los Angeles is beyond me.
Riggins has all-black nails, which means safe trimmings require a vet visit and the usual disapproval because I waited too long.
- May 19, 2016
Riggins has all-black nails, which means safe trimmings require a vet visit and the usual disapproval because I waited too long.
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