When it comes to Dachshunds, what we lack in height we make up for in length. Unfortunately, I’ve yet to determine what advantages there may be, if any, to my long but short frame.
Certainly, one of the disadvantages is the inability to see over and around tall obstructions. Take our lawn for example. My man [...]
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Tall Grass + Short Legs = Mad Dog
Posted in Dog Tired, tagged Dogs, John Deere, Mowing, Pets on July 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I Can Hearz Beethoven
Posted in Dog Tired, tagged Classical, Classical Music, Dogs, Music, Noise, Pets, Sounds on May 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It seems that dogs, and pets in general these days, are being bombarded with all sorts of sounds from just about every imaginable direction. Cell phones ring, surround systems blare and mowers, trash trucks and food processors roar. According to a recent Newsday article , this wall of sound can result in physical and psychological problems [...]
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Posted in Dog Tired, tagged Dogs, Pets, Sleep on April 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of my humans once said that “under no circumstance will a dog sleep in my bed.” He’s never admitted it, but he had preconceived notions of friends and acquaintances who allowed this. If joining them for dinner, he would carefully inspect plates, drinking glasses and utensils for stray hairs. And he couldn’t help but obsess over the thousands of [...]
Can I Come?
Posted in Dog Tired, tagged Dogs, Outdoors, Pets, Stress on April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re a human, you know all too well how busy the weekend can be. In fact, it’s not unusual for the typical weekend to outpace the work week – what with it’s ball practice, lawn mowing, errand running tasks that beckon.
May I beseech you then please not to abandon your pet? It’s easy to do. [...]