Monthly Archives: February 2010

You don’t own me…

… Oh, wait, you do, your dog might say, if she were inclined towards philosophical musings. But does that mean you can — and should — try to change everything about me that you don’t like? Those questions came to mind — mine, not Frankie’s, at least as far as I can tell — after [...]
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Dog Grooming and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Admit it. The word “grooming” sounds kind of frou frou, something that only poodles* and little fussy dogs get subjected to. And it’s true, grooming does refer to parts of the dog’s body, including hair, nails, and eyes, that are often dealt with in human beauty salons. But a recent post on DoggyBytes.ca, called Winter [...]
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36 Hours in Tucson, Canine Edition, Part 2

Okay, I’ve got you halfway through your dog-friendly visit  to Tucson, with an introduction to the desert and our quirky — in that it has no river — river walk. This finishing lap adds a bit of local history. I know, dogs live in the moment, but they’ll like these forays into the past because [...]
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