Hope Saidel
Smelly Dogs May Need Ablutions
Every week there is one date I faithfully keep: ablutions time with my dogs. I dont know why we started calling it that probably when I was completely and totally addicted to Regency Romance novels.
Date Posted: March 06, 2006
Spite Isn’t A Dog Thing – Separation Anxiety Is
Dog owners, when they get together, will tell stories of their amazing, brilliant, astonishing and misbehaving dogs. How many times have you heard about the pet who, displeased by its owners absence, left a present of the most...
Date Posted: February 08, 2006
It Takes a Village to Raise a Puppy
Its a look everybodys witnessed the frazzled face of a new parent who hasnt slept through the night, hasnt eaten a decent, sit-down meal, hasnt enjoyed a long, hot shower in days.
Date Posted: January 28, 2006
“Hybrid” Dog – Isn’t That Just Another Word For Mutt?
Every day we hear more about the new hybrid dogs, or designer dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new breed. Of course theyre cute! All puppies are!
Date Posted: January 13, 2006
Getting The Dog You Always Wanted
Do you look on with envy as your neighbor jogs through the neighborhood, his faithful dog trotting happily and calmly by his side? Does your arm ache after every walk with your dog sore from almost being pulled from the socket?
Date Posted: December 26, 2005
Should You Sleep With Your Dog?
Theres a moment of truth for every dog owner. Its the end of the evening and youre ready to go to bed. Rover is sitting and looking at you with those big brown eyes, head cocked to the side, cuter than any animal has a right to be.
Date Posted: December 19, 2005
It’s The Worst Possible Time for a Puppy
Your childs nagging and the incredibly precious holiday commercials have finally broken through your defenses youve decided to relent and get Junior a puppy for Christmas. Dont do it.Not for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa or...
Date Posted: December 14, 2005
Taking Terrific Photos of Your Dog
Dogs have a wonderful sense of humor. The moment you turn on your camera they stop doing whatever made you reach for it. Great pet pictures do happen, just not as often as wed like.The keys to great pictures of your dog are planning and...
Date Posted: December 02, 2005
Small Dogs Require Extra Care During the Holiday Season
The Holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. To keep it that way for everyone, people with small dogs should take some common-sense precautions.
Date Posted: November 23, 2005