No one really needs a puppy. In fact, it’s probably a good life strategy to assume you will be most productive if you never adopt a puppy. Unless you have four kids under the age of twelve and a long summer right around the corner. First Reason We Need a Puppy Right Now Our dog...Continue Reading
We wrapped up our Mardi Gras weekend by marching in the Barkus & Meaux Pet Parade in Galveston. As ambassadors for Greyhounds everywhere, the kids walked our hounds (plus a few that we borrowed) down the Seawall in gorgeous 80-degree weather, throwing hundreds of Mardi Gras beads, and introducing everyone they could to the Greyhounds....Continue Reading
My friend, who is a vet, calls me a breedist and cringes every time I stereotype dog breeds. She insists that each dog has a unique personality and stereotyping breeds makes people overlook the individual animal. Maybe so, but I think most people are breedists. It’s just sort of conventional wisdom that Golden Retrievers are...Continue Reading
Today’s FAQ is with Madison, our 14-year-old Cocker Spaniel. She’s here to disprove the conventional wisdom, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Madison’s newest trick is pooping everywhere in the house. We’re here to get to the bottom (pun intended) of this new “trick.” FAQ #1: Madison, after 14 years as a Hergenrader,...Continue Reading
Today I’m asking our sweet, sensitive Greyhound fraudulent questions. Which, yeah, I know. Asking fake questions from a pet is probably some new low. But Manny has a story to tell, so neither one of us cares this awkward blog post is hokey. (SEE? I BELIEVE THE GREYHOUND KNOWS WHEN BLOG POSTS ARE HOKEY. MOST...Continue Reading
