Gratitude My dog Stella is the picture of contentment resting in front of the fire this morning, with her arm around her favorite toy.  Dogs live in the moment and appreciate simple things .  These are just two of the many aspects of “dog nature” that make life with dogs so inspirational. In my observation, dogs are very patient with us, and each other.  They are endlessly forgiving of our mistakes, and of course, unbridled in their joy when they see a friend or engage in pla

Even if you don’t have a fearful dog in your life, please read this post in case you meet one someday! This week I have a fearful puppy...

I often see people with their dogs on a leash at Greenbank Farm, Double Bluff Beach, and even occasionally at Marguerite Brons Dog Park. ...

If you already have a chow hound, the kind that would gladly eat the entire turkey at Thanksgiving and still be eyeing the apple pie,...