In his grief over the loss of a dog, a little boy stands for the first time on tiptoe, peering into the rueful morrow of manhood. After this most inconsolable of sorrows there is nothing life can do to him that he will not be able… Read More
Showing a profound lack of judgment by the people at Google, my site often ends up at the top of search results for questions about Rhodesian Ridgebacks. My qualifications for such prestigious placement are that I have Rhodesian Ridgebacks, I have a camera, and I have a very loose understanding of how to control both of those things. That said, I’m always happy to share whatever knowledge I’ve picked up along the way. I can’t offer the expertise of a veterinarian or behaviorist, so I simply try to share the perspective of what an average owner might experience. Read More
On the day I picked up each one of my dogs I handed over a check for nearly two thousand dollars. That is a lot of money. My decision to pay a large sum for a puppy is a contentious one amongst dog lovers. For many, a line has been drawn and anyone who does not acquire their dog from a shelter or rescue is the on the wrong side. But I don’t see my decision to purchase my dogs from an ethical breeder as oppositional to rescue efforts, I see it as complementary to them. I think it’s worth explaining why. Read More
A fine local eatery Eko and I followed the scent of clam chowder down from Vermont and found ourselves in downtown Boston. Â Well, we actually lost ourselves in downtown Boston because I forgot to look at a map before we left the hotel. Â We ended up… Read More
For a few miles the signs were all in French AND Chinese; my head almost exploded After navigating the border, I hoped that the most treacherous part of our international foray was behind us. As usual, I was wrong. As we turned off the exit,… Read More
If you missed the National Dog Show yesterday then you missed seeing your two favorite pet-friendly adventurers on National TV! Â Never fear, you can see our promotional spot here. Check back later this afternoon for a recap of a top secret international excursion Eko and I undertook this week. Hope… Read More