At 50 pounds, he is considerably larger than the average Beagle mix. I suspect there is Rottweiler somewhere in his genetic past, or...

West Highland Terrier Dierks used to be white.Now that the snow has melted, his yard is a veritable swamp. Damp layers of twigs, matted...

I confess that the back of my car is a jumble of leashes, collars, Kongs and Buster Cubes. There are liver treat remnants mashed into the...

I went to see Brad Paisley at SPAC last summer. Paid a lot of money for great seats. Really looked forward to an amazing concert. Why?...

A comedian (Paula Poundstone? Elaine Boosler?) once told a joke about the mother who was having difficulty accepting that her child was...

Nati Warning: I am going to Lecture. If you or someone you know is thinking of getting a puppy, PLEASE use PetFinder.com or a reputable...

Help Petfinder Adopt the Internet! In honor of Petfinder’s 15th anniversary, people everywhere are being asked to pledge to spread the...

For the hundredth time this week, I stepped backward and heard a grunt. Or a yelp. Or a squeak. Each of my three dogs has a different...

P is also for Pasha, an eight year old Pug. If Pasha was a car, she would have two gears: D for Dawdle, and P for Park. Pasha despises...

Basset Hound Ernest can levitate. With the surprisingly smooth grace of an Olympic gymnast, he can rise on his back legs in a stunningly...

Black Labrador Tanya sees the world as a dangerous and scary place. Tanya’s owners thought it would be a fabulous idea to bring her to...

You remember Beamer from Beamer’s Story. There is a mathematical equation for a walk with Beamer: Beamer + Leash + Owner = Catastrophe...

In a family of five people, why does the dog single out one particular person to bully? Jaimie is a lovely, soft-spoken young woman...

This is Beamer’s story. Beamer is a seven month old Golden Doodle who lives with a family that includes 3 young children. But I’ll let...

Some of my clients have second homes. Such a lovely concept. You live here. You live there, too. No need to call in advance, or check in...

Spike is a 2 year old Boston Terrier. His owner is delighted with his playful nature, how he shops in his toy basket, selecting just the...

Morning Yawn. Stretch. Look around. Listen carefully. Sniff the air. Sniff the door. No one is home. Pad over to the water bowl. Sniff...

Seamus is an Irish Setter, but not the frenetic kind. In fact, he is rather torpid and slow-moving, especially when compared to his new...

Like death and marriage, sharing your life with a dog is experienced in stages. Notice I said “experienced” not “enjoyed” or “endured.”...