Hopefully you and your dog have settled into an acceptable routine by now, or if you’re headed back to work, I hope you can do it without too much upset. Have a great weekend! Until ne… Read More

Is there even such a thing as a small stretch? Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Are any of you able to find TP online yet? It’s still a struggle here, even when ordering from a store for pick-up (which I am still doing because I’m diabetic and don’t wa… Read More

I feel ya, pup, I feel ya. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! #StayHomeSaveLives Read More

So sweet! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Remembering all who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms, doggies.com and breeders.net wish you a peaceful Memorial Day Read More

Tomorrow I plan on turning on the A/C for the first time, so it’s time for a reminder about hot pavement. Remember, if you can’t comfortably walk on it barefoot, they can’t… Read More

My cats have the run of the house, but I’ve set up a safe space for them in the mother-in-law suite because sometimes the dogs like to chase them. Rosie does not approve. Until next ti… Read More

I heard bidding starts at just $5.00! What “artwork” has your dog made? Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Anyone else have Rambo as a guard dog? My sweet Vizsla is one, but the Beagle is too short to see out the window so she just barks along. The Coonhound only whines – I hardly ever hear… Read More

With thanks to the Norris City Old Timers. This sounds healthier than regular ice cream, but nearly as much fun as taking your dog to the ice cream stand. Maybe when social distancing is no… Read More

Your browser does not support iframes. I missed the broadcast, but NBCSports is reporting that Nick, the Siberian Husky, took Best in Show honors at the 2020 Beverly Hills Dog Show. Congrats… Read More

Wow! Good thing the dog was paying attention. Could have been a true disaster! Truth or consequences: would the burger still have been whole in your dog’s mouth? Mine would have swallo… Read More

I have three dogs. I bought three bones. One would think that would be fine, right? Wrong! Current status: Rosie chews on her bone for about 10 seconds, then notices that the other dogs also… Read More

How’s working from home going for you? When do you “get to” go back to the office? #StayHomeStaySafe and #Happy Friday! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

If you’re looking for a new source for dog treats, check out Duke’s Delites of Lehigh Valley, PA. The non-profit is a division of Love Ran Red Foundation, devoted to providing em… Read More

Dogs in the UK are being taught to identify possible carriers of the coronavirus by the odor given off by the virus particles. Could be a great advancement in the US since we cannot get the… Read More

My pups, Rosie and Checkers, are really enjoying the sunshine the last few days. Please ignore the nose art on the front window. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

What’s your state thinking about doing for the fall? In Ohio, they’re talking about two days a week in person and the rest online. My kids are out of school, so I don’t hav… Read More

New series coming to Amazon Prime on May 25th. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Are the campgrounds open in your state yet? Not in Ohio, but this spoiled girl doesn’t do camping unless there is air conditioning and a lodge involved. Until next time, Good day, and… Read More

Sharing for a friend… Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Since art museums are closed due to the pandemic, we bring you this portrait as a customer service. Do you feel more cultured yet? Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

I’m not this bored yet, are you? Until next time, Good day, and good dog! #StayHomeSaveLives Read More

I sympathize, Cadet. I always feel like my head is going to explode the first day on a new job. It gets better, though! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Meme found on the Facebook page of FM Canine Concierge, a pet sitter in Fargo, ND. Such cute puppies! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

I was just lamenting the fact that I can never get a good picture of all three of my dogs together, and my son takes this with no preparation or any special lighting or even any dog treats!… Read More

Someone needs to call the authorities immediately! Have a wonderful weekend. #StayHomeStaySafe Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

From the AKC: Dogs have been known to increase happiness, reduce stress levels, and improve overall health in people. During this unprecedented time, dogs have been a source of relief and ha… Read More

From the AKC: Dogs have been known to increase happiness, reduce stress levels, and improve overall health in people. During this unprecedented time, dogs have been a source of relief and ha… Read More

From the AKC: Dogs have been known to increase happiness, reduce stress levels, and improve overall health in people. During this unprecedented time, dogs have been a source of relief and ha… Read More

Did you find the right shell? I would have lost all the puppies! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Smart dog! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

New breeds have been recognized! I hope you’re doing okay as we all wait out this isolation. #StayHomeSaveLives Have a great weekend. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

I don’t know whose dogs these are, nor who the photographer is, but I really wish my dogs were this cooperative when I try to take their pictures! I can never get all three of them pay… Read More

Most of us who have minor children have a will or at least an oral understanding, specifying what will happen to the kids if we die prematurely. But what about your pets? Learn how you can p… Read More

I have so many questions. Who made this meme? Is this beautiful dog his (or hers)? Does the dog get a headache from ponytails, as I do? But mostly, is there such a thing as a vegan dog? Oh… Read More

Happy Easter to all of you from doggies.com and breeders.net. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

If you follow along regularly on this blog, you know one of my favorite companies is Dog Tag Art. (Disclosure: I have no relationship with them, other than as a customer.) They make really c… Read More

Sorry for the late notice – I just found out that an Iditarod recap will air TONIGHT at 10 pm Eastern on CBS Sports Network. Find your channel here. And if you’re really into dog… Read More

Why is it the biggest dogs who have the hardest time realizing they’re not lap dogs? I hope you find something to do this weekend that maintains physical distance from others, but gets… Read More

Could be a guilt trip. Could be the dog is in timeout because with working from home, we now know how rotten our dogs can be. They can no longer blame the damage on the cat. Until next time… Read More

Is anyone missing going into work or school yet? I always work from home, so it’s not a big change for me now, but in the beginning it was definitely an adjustment! #StayHomeStaySafe U… Read More

We have to laugh to keep from crying some days. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

So look who came to live at my house this weekend! This is Checkers! She belonged to a breeder in West Virginia, but turned out to have demodectic mange, which is hereditary, meaning she cou… Read More

It probably should say “stay home with” instead of “come home to”, but you get the idea! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Show us your work from home doggies. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: This Museum gift shop favorite is the perfect way to banish boredom! For a limited time only, sign up for a Museum of the Dog membership at the Family/Dual… Read More

No way my dogs would be this patient! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

I work from home, so my dogs haven’t noticed a big difference, but I know for some of you, staying inside has been a BIG change. How is your dog handling it? I read that if you remembe… Read More

#StayHomeStaySafe Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Especially when it’s such a beautiful day here in Ohio! Hang in there – quarantine has got to end sometime! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Some entertainment for your self-quarantine enjoyment: Follow William Shatner on Twitter. He is currently in isolation, and is tweeting about his situation and his dogs, Espresso and Macchia… Read More

In honor of yesterday being National Puppy Day, I’m sharing a few things from my own puppy, Rosie. In the picture above, she is sleeping in a laundry basket, not because she fits, but… Read More

My big baby, Rosie, just whined at me for 10 minutes until I accompanied her into the bedroom so she could go to sleep. Does your dog do that? Until next time, Good day, and good dog! #StayH… Read More

I’m taking a minute of editorial privilege during this extraordinary time to encourage you to help others where you can. Here’s what’s in front of my house right now. I&rsq&hell…Read More

#StayHomeAndStaySafe Hope you’re all doing okay. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

The top 15 mushers have arrived safely in Nome. It seems like the race went by really fast this year! Without further ado, here are the top five finishers: Thomas Waerner, total race time 9… Read More

If it’s Monday, it must be Koyuk! Thomas Waerner remains in the lead, leaving Koyuk @ 13:35. Jessie Royer left Koyuk @ 17:35 Aaron Burmeister left @ 17:42 Mitch Seavey left @ 18:10 Wad… Read More

Perhaps I should have posted this earlier, so the checkpoints I am posting daily would make more sense. As you can see, the mushers are following the northern route this year (they alternate… Read More

The action today centers around Unalakleet checkpoint. Thomas Waerner, who has taken over the lead, left at 15:05, followed by Brent Sass @ 16:57. The remainder of the top five have checked… Read More

The top 3 mushers are into Kaltag, as follows: Jessie Royer @ 15:18 (This is her third day in the lead) Brent Sass @ 16:20 Thomas Warner @ 17:16 Peter Kaiser left Nulato at noon, and Aaron B… Read More

It’s a beautiful day here in Ohio, making me think spring might actually arrive. I didn’t go to the dog park today, but this meme perfectly captures the feelings this weather ins… Read More

And they’re into Ruby! The top five mushers entered Ruby checkpoint, as follows: Jessie Royer @ 6:37 Thomas Waerner @ 7:13 Aaron Burmeister @ 7:14 Brent Sass @ 7:50 Richie Diehl @ 8:44… Read More

The top five mushers have all reached Cripple checkpoint, with the top two already leaving. The top two have also completed their 24-hour rest periods. It appears the other three are in the… Read More

Those are three words you don’t often see together: hero, pit, and bull; but in this case, I sure am glad they go together! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

The top five mushers have now left Ophir, as follows: Paige Drobny @ 9:29 Michelle Phillips @ 9:35 Mitch Seavey @ 10:24 Brent Sass @ 10:35 Lance Mackey @ 10:56 Girls rule today! Current weat… Read More

The top five mushers have now left the Nikolai checkpoint. 1st: Brent Sass @ 13:47 2nd: Richie Diehl @ 14:57 3rd: Jessie Royer @ 14:58 4th: Wade Marrs @ 15:13 5th: Thomas Waerner @ 16:00 Sas… Read More

From Crufts (the British equivalent of Westminster) and the I can’t make this stuff up file: Those crazy Brits! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

The top five mushers have left the Rainy Pass checkpoint. Leading the pack is Aaron Burmeister, who left Rainy Pass at 15:45. 2nd: Richie Diehl, 16:22 3rd: Peter Kaiser, 16:23 4th: Lance Mac… Read More

The Iditarod is on! Mushers took off today from Willow, starting at 2 pm Alaska Time (6 pm Eastern). “Just” 42 miles to the next checkpoint at Yentna. Current temperature in the… Read More

The ceremonial start of the grandaddy of them all, the Iditarod Sled Dog Trail Race, begins in under 17 hours! This start from Anchorage, Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 2 pm Eastern / 10 am Ala… Read More

From The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce the return of the wildly popular AKC Agility Premier Cup. The second annual event is set to take… Read More

Are you a Corgi lover? Are you on Facebook? Now you can combine the two by joining the Facebook group called Disapproving Corgis. The group is dedicated to sharing pictures of Corgis giving… Read More

From WEWS in Cleveland: Meet Sir Darius Brown. This handsome 13-year old makes bow ties to help animals get adopted from shelters. Born with a fine motor delay, Sir Darius needed a project t… Read More

As a former power company employee (not at Georgia Power), I really liked this story from WRDW in Georgia. Dwayne and Shane, two linemen working for Georgia Power in Gainesville, GA, were ki… Read More

Earlier this week, I posted a picture of dogs wearing sweater hats lovingly made, probably by a relative. Like most parents, I enjoy embarrassing my teenage two-leggers, and it got me thinki… Read More

As a puppy parent, I can attest to the truth of this meme. Happy Friday! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

If you follow the Cleveland Browns at all, you know they are nicknamed “the Dawgs” and you’re aware their unofficial mascot is a Bullmastiff named Swagger. We’re sad… Read More

This one made me laugh. Are we really that bad? Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

I just realized I never let you know that the Yukon Quest is officially over. The Yukon News reports that Alaskan musher Olivia Webster is the 2020 Yukon Quest’s red lantern, crossing… Read More

I spent last night at a hotel in Troy, Ohio (for my other job), and I got to have breakfast with this cutie. Coco wouldn’t look at me because the rest of breakfast was still on the tab… Read More

So cute! I don’t remember ever having enough patience when my kids were little to do this, but I’m glad her dad did! Happy Weekend! Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

I’m guessing most of us love our pets all day, every day, but they (who? I don’t have a clue) have designated February 20th as Love Your Pet Day. How will you celebrate? Until ne… Read More

Found on Scott Metzger’s Cartoon page on Facebook. Worth checking out the page – he’s got some really funny stuff. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Not sure who won here, but I love the look of horror on the dog’s face at the end. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

Just a small chuckle to get your week started. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

OK, so this is a day late, but too cute not to post. Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

This looks mostly correct, don’t you think? Until next time, Good day, and good dog! Read More

If you follow this blog fairly regularly, you know I have a soft spot for dogs and veterans. The US House of Representatives has now passed a resolution (#4305) that includes both. Here&rsqu&hell…Read More

Just as a reminder, the Best in Group winners who went on to compete in the Best in Show are: Hounds:  Whippet, Bourbon Toys: Havanese, Bono Non-Sporting: Standard Poodle, Siba Herding:… Read More

Results from this evening’s Terrier Group competition. First Cut Lakeland Skye Bull (white) Soft Coated Wheaten Wire Fox Welsh American Staffordshire Kerry Blue 1st Place: Wire Fox, Vi… Read More

This just in…Brent Sass has won the 2020 Yukon Quest with a time of 10 days, 2 hours, and 53 minutes. Congratulations, Mr. Sass! Read More

Results from this evening’s Working Group competition. First Cut Samoyed Doberman Pinscher Boxer Komondor Mastiff Newfie Rottweiler Siberian Husky 1st Place: Boxer, Wilma 2nd Place: Si… Read More

Results from this evening’s Sporting Group competition. First Cut Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel (ASCOB) Vizsla Clumber Spaniel 1st Place: Golden Ret… Read More

Updates since last time are in green. Akitas GCHB CH Stecal’s Billie Jean Alaskan Malamutes GCHP CH Taolanquest Flying Cloud Anatolian Shepherd Dogs GCH CH Chevaliers Du Roland’s… Read More

Updates since last time are in green. Please note:  The American Water Spaniel results are showing as unavailable, and I’m not sure why.  There may have been no contestants… Read More

Here are the finalists from the Junior Handler Prelims. They will compete tonight for scholarship money! Riley Capton Russell Terriers GCH CH D.B.F. Checkered Flag Caroline Clegg Retrievers… Read More

Here are the top five mushers in the Yukon Quest this afternoon.  All times shown are Alaska Standard Time (four hours behind EST) Brent Sass passed mile marker 959.3 at 10:51 am Michel… Read More