The winner for world’s ugliest dog is in. And this year, Peanut (who looks like a furry rage meme) won the contest’s highly coveted title. Even though we’re apparently so egocentric here in ‘murca that we dare to call it “World’s ugliest” (when no other nation’s actually compete in this canine competish of hideousness), I still think it’s effing adorable. And it makes my heart swell with equal parts glee.. Read More
Pet reactions are everything.
Seriously. A few youtube videos of Fido acting the fool can turn my whole week around. It’s hard not to think of them as furry quadraped people some days. And thanks to the internet, this belief has been reinforced for me. In my top three videos for this week (which is close enough to being over than I can award winners now), there’s the hound head-tilt, noise-cessation reaction, and culpable.. Read More
Drug your dog into loving you more
The concept of “snorting” an Oxytocin spray isn’t entirely new. That’s the hormone – not the opiate drug – for my half-awake readers. Called the “cuddle hormone” (or trust chemical, or moral molecule), this is the thing that floods our system when we make connections with other people or creatures – especially those that involve trust in scary situations. (Example? Levels after sky-diving sky-rocket). Now, scientists are showing that dogs.. Read More
Barkbuddy – cruise for rescue canines
“Tinder for dogs”? Wait what? So, it’s like dog dating? Or puppy prostitution? Play-dating? (Sorry, to let you down, Deuce Bigalow – but my little lady’s already spade). Actually, not so much. This new app has more to do with joining up humans and adoptable hounds and less to do with inter-mutt meetups. And the guys who also own Barkbuddy are responsible for this magnificence that keeps us from having.. Read More
“Top” dog – why she shiz-spins.
Anyone else’s dog do this? No, I’m not referring to the canine constitutional itself. Rather, the relentless spinning is what I mean. My dog does this without fail, every time we take to the trail. It’s time consuming enough to get this bitch to finally find a favorable locale for fecal relinquishment. But even after my dog detects the best dumping ground, she’s still not done making me wait. Phase.. Read More
I think, therefore I animal.
Sometimes, as my dog takes on that tranquil, faraway look I wonder: Will anyone notice if I don’t pick up her shit? And is she inwardly laughing at me when I do? Does she reminisce? Plan? Get sad? The concept of canine consciousness came to me recently. My baby niece (yes, I compare people to pups) has started looking at her reflection and I wonder if she already recognizes that.. Read More
Creepy Canine: Top 10 Ways Your Dog’s A Horror-Show
Alright, you asked for it. Actually, nobody asked for this. (How weird would it be if somebody actually requested a list like this? Isn’t it weird enough that I made one up?) Okay. Here goes. Top 10 ways the senior canine you care for is not a far cry from a classic horror flick: 1. EXORCIST She walks up to you from the other room (on all fours, of course).. Read More
#TBT Instagram: A Fluffy Doggy Tale
Today we celebrate #TBT with the summertime tale of Treat and Creature: Try as he might, Treat saw no escape. He had surveyed the immediate surroundings, but was cornered on all sides by padded pink walls. Now, he stood stoically as Creature secured him with one claw alone – rendering him completely immobile. She paused pensively for a moment, looked up at the Human (who had trafficked him here with.. Read More
Harlem Hounds
For all the effort people are putting into the Harlem Shake videos, I’d expected the original to be pretty awesome once I finally found it. I was sorely mistaken. I suppose internet memes, unlike movies, are an area where the sequels and remakes stand a good chance of outdoing the OG versions, and where the “less is more” rule can simultaneously apply. My case today will be made by dancing.. Read More
Photo Op: Dog craps on Vick
The post in which I found this was titled something like “Vick is taking dog training classes”. But from the looks of this photo, it looks like Mr. Vick’s newfound friend is assuming “the position”: Ready to take a shit on his fresh kicks, and far from ready to forgive his past transgressions: What dog could miss a photo opportunity like this? xoxo