Monthly Archives: December 2009
Happy New Year!
We’re spending a week at a lovely cabin nestled in the woods, catching up on sleep, devouring a stack of books, working on some writing projects, and hiking with Emmett and Lucas. Thanks for sticking with Oh My Dog! while … Continue reading
Happy Holidays!
Christmas card, Take 1: Christmas card, Take 2: Christmas card, Take 3: Ah, well… Maybe next year! Wishing you a very happy holiday!
Puppy love
“A dog can express more with his tail in minutes than his owner can express with his tongue in hours.” –Unknown
Therapy dog inspiration
Emmett and I spent the morning visiting with a kindergarten class yesterday. To say those kids were extremely high-energy is a gross understatement. They were bouncing off the walls with pure joy to have a dog in their classroom. While … Continue reading
The joys of helping a “problem” dog
Recently I realized I write mostly about Emmett. In truth, it’s because Emmett is larger than life. He’s confident and calm, he can go anywhere and meet anyone, and his tail never, ever stops wagging. He spends time sitting calmly … Continue reading
Dog blog round-up and a little CGC prep
Tonight Emmett and Lucas take a practice AKC Canine Good Citizen test. I’m looking forward to it because I’m pretty sure they’re going to fail spectacularly. However, it’ll give me a really clear picture of what we need to work … Continue reading
Emmett’s big weekend of animal assisted therapy
This weekend was filled with animal assisted therapy activities. We typically volunteer at children’s programs, particularly the literacy initiatives, and this weekend was full of activities. In total, Emmett touched (or, I should say, was touched by) nearly 200 children! … Continue reading
Cosmetic Surgery for Dogs?
Lucas has had a histiocytoma once a year since we adopted him, 3 total. Luckily, it’s a benign skin tumor, and the surgery is relatively easy. The first was on a toe, which left him with a shallow nail bed … Continue reading
Puppy love
“We never really own a dog as much as he owns us.” – Gene Hill
Dog food research
For the past few months, I obsessed over dog food research. I want to switch the boys to a high-quality kibble because I want to ensure we’re doing everything we can to keep Emmett healthy and cancer-free. Let me tell … Continue reading







