[ad_1] Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule of adopting a new dog? It’s a set of guidelines for transitioning a new dog into your home. Don’t let the words “rule” or “guidelines” trick you into thinking this is a hard-and-fast situation. Rather, I like to think of it more as a framework or mindset […]
A Lovely Day | My Shetland
[ad_1] This is what I saw, while I was feeding the ponies….. And then this….. After breakfast, Daisy and I went out with the intention of brushing the Ancients as they haven’t been touched probably since the last time Daisy was here. I am not very hot on brushing at the best of times. First, […]
Antony Johnston, Louisa Scarr, Philipp Schott DVM
[ad_1] Join us to learn more about these suspenseful novels with compelling canines. By Zazie Todd PhD Canine Crime and Mystery: Antony Johnston, Louisa Scarr, Philipp Schott DVM If you love crime and mystery novels, you’re in for a treat as dogs help solve crimes in these remarkable books. When a singer dies in mysterious […]
How to Make Your Home Cat-Friendly
[ad_1] Without sacrificing cleanliness, style, or function. Recently, I chatted with a woman about my job writing about dogs, cats, and the pet industry. She said she loved animals, cats in particular, just not in her house. Why? Well, she said, she can’t stand the sight of carpet-covered cat trees and she refuses to live […]
Dog-Friendly Reading for Summer – Oh My Dog!
[ad_1] With the summer solstice a few days behind us, it’s officially time to pack up those pool bags with a pile of summer reads! And, lucky you, I have a bunch of recommendations for all kinds of readers. (: From the dozens of books I’ve finished recently, a few animal-themed books rose to the […]
Yes, your dog judges you (Well, that is… if your dog is female)
[ad_1] Have you ever wondered if your dog is judging you? Maybe you look over and your pup has one little eyebrow quirked up. (Lucas did that ALL the time!) Or maybe you feel like you and your dog are really attuned to one another’s behavior, so certainly your dog notices when you mess up? […]
Home for a few days
[ad_1] Guess who has come home for a few days? Daisy. I fetched her from the airport this morning and, after lunch, we took the dogs out for a walk around the fields. Iacs was thrilled to see his best friend. And then Daisy kindly checked over the Minions for me, which was kind […]
UK investigation reveals dead piglets and caged mother pigs on certified farm
[ad_1] Animal Equality’s UK Executive Director–joined by photographer Aitor Garmendia–revealed distressing footage from Cross Farm, a Red Tractor-certified pig farm in Southwest England. Mother pigs were kept in farrowing crates, unable to turn around, with piglets subjected to mutilations without anesthesia. The investigation found dead piglets, unsanitary conditions, and evidence of psychological distress among the […]
Six Months with Penny – Oh My Dog!
[ad_1] Friday night, after the girls were down, I climbed under my weighted blanket with a glass of wine, Dogland (so, so good, btw), and Penny, who promptly fell asleep on my arm. She twitched a little as she snoozed, and when John walked through the bedroom on his way to the closet, she lifted […]
Weird After Shearing | My Shetland
[ad_1] I always forget this but, after the sheep are sheared, they go a little odd. Yesterday evening, I found Lambie asking to go into my shed. It was very still and the midges were out. Of course, I let him in and proceeded to make a sheep while we watched another American medical drama. […]