The Writer’s Dog Blog
Teeny tiny micro piglets
Teeny tiny piggies! Dubbed teacup pigs or micro pigs, these little oinkers are adorable. Just check out this image, from the Today Show (left)They're the latest pet craze in the UK. But do they make good pets?Seen yesterday on the Today Show, Englander Jane Croft...
Can you Help Presents 4 Pets?
Now until November 7th, there is something you can do. Whether you're a pet owner, looking to adopt, or just love animals. We can all help.Do you have old towels, blankets or rugs you could donate to provide comfortable bedding for a shelter pet? Leashes, collars,...
Monday Rufferences and Mews
Hi and Welcome to Monday Rufferences and Mews.10 feet? 12 feet? 20 feet? How long should a dog's chain be, if you're chaining out your dog? Or, is it ethical to even chain out a dog at all? A new law passed in Reno, NV states that chains should be at least 14 feet,...
And your little dog, too.
If The Wizard of Oz was one of your favorite childhood movies (and maybe adult, too) you may be aware that this week marks its release in Blu Ray DVD. It seems an appropriate time, therefore, to celebrate one of the most famous cinema dogs--Toto.I've seen The Wizard...
Could it be? Look Who’s Running Agility!
I've been considering taking Kelly to agility training. She loves to jump, she's quick on her furry little feet, and I think she'd love the challenge. The main hurdle (pun intended!) for us to get over would be her disagreeable attitude toward some other dogs. There...
Monday Rufferences and Mews
Welcome to Monday Rufferences and Mews. (Formerly Rufferences and Resources.)Here's what's going on this week.Should you have your pet microchipped? I keep wondering about this with Kelly. Home Again website recommends this procedure. If Kelly should ever get loose,...
Dogs Just Want to Have Fun
Kelly flings it around. She bangs it on the ground. She runs from room to room, swinging it into furniture and the walls. This is Kelly's new toy--The Tug-a-Jug. A large, hard plastic bottle with a stopper and rope coming out of the top. The idea is to put some small...
The Best Training Tips from Joel Silverman
A few weeks ago I blogged about a cool touring bus decorated with dog pictures, which I spotted in my local mall parking lot. I've since learned that the bus is traveling across the country, not only promoting an awesome new book, What Color Is Your Dog? but also...
What Kind of Pet Would You Want?
I've had many different pets: purebred dogs, mixed-breeds, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, fish, hermit crabs. But I always seem to want just one more... another dog to keep Kelly company. An aquarium. A bird, maybe. I've never had a bird. And I must...