Searching for Elephants
It’s Saturday again. I suppose I should be glad I made it. After all, none of these things are guaranteed when one reaches a certain...
The Household Chronicles: TV, Parrots, and Cultural Quirks
I like to have a TV droning in the background while I write and work. It affords a measure of company beyond the dogs. All...
The Boy, the Dog, and the Well
Peter’s best friend, Bingo, ran after him, tail wagging furiously. His favorite ball was in his mouth. Peter wanted to throw it again, but Bingo...
I Saw An Old Man Today
The sun broke through the clouds, driving away the morning mist and casting speckled shadows on the road ahead. My three overly excited dogs paced...
Remembering A Long Happy Life
Everything was strange, and nothing was the same. He had aged out of life but had not yet reached the end. That long, happy life...
You Killed My Dog
It was March 6, 1986. I’ll never forget that date. I was driving home from work when I saw what looked like a dog lying...
When Dogs Are Barking
When four dogs set up a howl, I guarantee it will get your attention. The big question, however, is why are your beloved beasties articulating...
Does Your Dog Bite?
I try to take a dog with me wherever I go, including to class. I teach at the local university, and my students love Tango,...
Those Amazing K9s—Heroes at Work, Friends at Home
I think most know that the collaboration between humans and animals, in this case, police dogs, is crucial in maintaining public safety. These guys,...
Whiskey the War Dog and the Battle for Eldoria
In the distant kingdom of Eldoria, whispers could be heard about the imminent return of Drakar, the Warrior Dragon. His desire to claim the ancient...
The Day I Caught Jesus Yelling At My Dog
I remember the day I found Jesus yelling at my dog. There he was, screaming at my four-legged friend for talking to a cat. "Bad...
Back to the Bark: Axel, Piper, and Tango Run Together Once Again
Oh, the wild and whimsical world of owning three spirited dogs, each a character in their own right! The morning routine with Axel, Piper, and...
Paws, Tails, and Trails: Exercising with Axel, Tango, and Piper
[caption id="attachment_188032" align="aligncenter" width="612"] Well-raised and trained Malinois are usually active, intelligent, friendly, protective, alert and hard-working.[/caption] Oh, the joys of aging, they say! Well,...
What in the World Happened to the Ginger Kitten?
The abrupt sound of multiple barks pierced the stillness of the night. It was an unsettling deviation from their customary sounds of squirrel greeting or...