dog
It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.
You Should Never Get a Dog in College
"You should never get a dog in college." She's a floppy eared, 75 pounds, 2 years old, smelly dog. She was given up for behavioral issues, wasn’t well socialized and is moody as hell. Some days she wants to lay around and other days she wants to run for miles. She's strong willed, pouty, and don’t even get me started on the shedding… "Stay" is an impossible behavior to learn and she is so clingy, she follows me into the bathroom!
By Katherine Reid Tullis7 years ago in Petlife
B Is for Best Friend
// "We Belong Together" by Randy Newman // Bruno was my first best friend. Bruno is my Cocker Spaniel. I got him when I was four years old; he turned seventeen this past summer (June 2018). The year that he turned fourteen was the first year that it truly hit me; it hit me hard that my Bruno wasn't going to live a life as long and as full as mine.
By Samantha Castro7 years ago in Petlife
Living with a Rottweiler
Throughout my young life, I always wanted a dog of my own. I grew up with six Boxers, a bird, a cat, and a very hyperactive Chihuahua; none of these family companions were never truly mine in my heart but I loved them as if they were. As I grew up, they were either given away to a family friend or it was, sadly, their time to go. After finally moving out, my folks had no authority to stop me in having my own companion. Looking for quite some time at adopting till that beautiful day happened.
By Shavonnya M.7 years ago in Petlife
It's Not All About the Puppy Breath (Pt. 1). Top Story - September 2018.
"Want a dog?" my husband had asked me one day. This was not a question that I had not heard before. The only difference was that he meant now as opposed to later. We had discussed getting another one at some point but had always felt that the timing wasn't right. His work schedule took him away from home three weeks at a time and my job took me out of town three days every week. We felt that the dog would not be getting adequate care and even though we lived on the lake, our yard was not fenced in so we had no way of maintaining control. It's when you've lost control that bad things start to happen. My husband is an avid duck hunter so his dream has always been to get a hunting dog. I won't hold him back but I can't help but think that he hasn't thought this thing through. You see, I am not a hunter. I do not understand the concept between the dog, the birds, or the theory behind the combination of the two but according to my husband, this pup was coming from what people would consider a good blood-lined dog which meant that this puppy came from top-of-the-line parents and that made her a prospect of becoming a good hunting dog as well. He felt the investment would be worth it. Who was I to say no? All I was seeing was a new puppy. My husband's reasons were nothing more than a blob in the back of my head.
By Linda Blankenship7 years ago in Petlife
Life with Six Dogs
Yes, that title is correct. I own six dogs. To many people that is an absurd amount of animals (I also have two cats!), but to me this is completely normal. I am a dog trainer by profession so I require at least one well trained dog, but all six of my dogs have basic manners and a basic understanding of obedience, with a few of them having higher levels of obedience.
By S. Hildebrand7 years ago in Petlife
Charlie, My Best Friend
The rain was pouring, the roads were slick. My mom could hardly see as she was driving me to school. I noticed something glowing faintly in her headlights on the side of the road. I thought to myself, is it a cat? A dog? A raccoon? I couldn’t tell but I was extremely curious and courageous to find out. My mom pulled over and I jumped out of the car. A little puppy with her long fur covered in mud was sitting in the tall grass shivering being pelted on my heavy rain.
By Mallory Schuring7 years ago in Petlife
Fast-Paced Paws
Hi, my name is Samantha Jackson, I am 19-years-old, and my dog is my best friend. I know that saying my dog is my best friend is probably the most basic thing to say, but it's true. This will tell you why he's the most amazing friend in my life.
By Samantha Jackson7 years ago in Petlife
How to Spoil Your Dog (And Yourself, Too)
There’s a thing that happens when you do something nice for your best pal. You get this warm fuzzy feeling inside, and in their happiness find your own. Your dog is no different; he’s your constant companion, and in spoiling him you spoil yourself a little, too. Acts of kindness aimed at your pup can enrich both your lives. It can make you feel better about yourself as a pet owner and general human, and it definitely pays out in puppy love.
By Lynne Rush7 years ago in Petlife
