Dogs Understand More Than We Think
I was recently at a party where someone told a joke about their dog learning to spell faster than their human children. My friend explained that their dog Zucco got so excited when he heard the wor...
A Brief History of Kennel Clubs
Over the years I have noticed that many people, myself included, tend to be drawn to particular breeds or breed groups when it comes to the dogs with whom we share our lives. In talking to people a...
“The Mirror Test” I recently attended a volunteer orientation meeting at a wildlife rehabilitation clinic. As we were discussing the needs and care of injured animals that come into the facility,...
I wouldn’t describe myself as especially athletic. I love to ski when the weather and time allows, am happy to pedal a beach cruiser, and keep an on-again-off-again yoga practice, but because I hav...
Sing Us a Song, You’re the Piano Dog…
I was somewhat of a serious pianist for most of my girlhood. But, and much to my dismay, these days I rarely get the chance to play. Among the many things I miss about sitting down in front of a se...