Dispatches from the home of Angie’s List magazine.
After raising the little guy from five weeks old, my puppy Sherman has begun to rebel. Last week, I caught him drinking from the toilet bowl.
Yes, my dog Sherman has developed a taste for the toilet water. I can’t say this development surprised me. Every dog turns to the flushable water at some point in time, right? (Please say yes!)
At first, I was in denial mode. Continue reading ‘My dog’s love for toilet water’
Like Lindsay and YaShekia, I’m house-hunting. It’s for all the usual reasons — it’s a good investment, I’d like to have more space, and after a few years of renting, it’s time to take the next step and buy a home.
I’m not too picky. A safe neighborhood and good resale value are two of my top priorities, and of course I want a home that’s affordable and in good condition. But when it comes to the interior, there aren’t too many must-haves on my list. As long as the kitchen has enough room for a table and chairs, I don’t need a formal dining room. I don’t need a family room and a nicer living room, either — I don’t have that much furniture anyway. I’m not someone who simply has to have a fireplace. No dishwasher? No problem. (Although it certainly would be nice to have one.) But one of the main things I’m looking for has nothing to do with what’s inside the house: I want a fenced-in backyard for my dog. Continue reading ‘A house, a yard, a dog, and a dishwasher: House-hunting begins’
Dentists and veterinarians recommend the same thing: regular dental cleanings and checkups are a must. I and my dogs have learned this through some rather painful experiences. (that’s Diva to the right, playing hide and seek as a puppy). Continue reading ‘Dental care is important for humans AND their dogs’
My partner, Eliese, has wanted a dog for years. I did my best to dodge this request because I’ve had little experience with dogs, I think dogs are high maintenance and I’m quite accustomed to my footloose and fancy-free ways. I was hesitant to the thought of being responsible for something that would change my life so dramatically. Continue reading ‘Puppy Mama’
I’m putting a lot of thought into getting a dog, but I don’t want just any puppy. It’s got to be a companion, a real man’s best friend. That means poodles, the most selfish of all dogs, are out. I thought about a Weimaraner, except people might mistake me as being artsy, which would mean I’d have to start wearing berets. No thanks. Continue reading ‘My dog dilemma’
About two months ago, a couple of colleagues and I spotted a stray dog roving the campus of Angie’s List, and in a matter of minutes she’d been rounded up and was gleefully wandering the Blue House, going from editor to ad designer and back again, being fawned over and adored. I decided she was going home with me and, about an hour later, when she was walking up the front steps to my house, my husband wasn’t in the least bit shocked that the “surprise” I said I had in store for him was a dog. Continue reading ‘Puppy Surprise’
