Frankie has been out of touch in recent weeks. I suspect he’s been spending too much time on the beach, not enough time selling Am I Boring My Dog. But as the final countdown to the book publication date begins (only 15 days left!), the dispatches have begun coming in again. Okay, at least I…
Bad to the bone
Frankie was in a funk. Why wasn’t he getting the media attention he deserved, he wondered, after his stellar YouTube debut? I told him I tried again to get him into PeoplePets.com on Twitter, sending them a link of him in full cowboy regalia. I was sure that smug head turn at the end would…
Car Travel with Dogs, Part 3: Buckle Up for Safety
You’ve all seen the ads: Dogs riding in convertibles, wind in their fur, free. And in peril. But here’s an alternate image that shows doggie happiness doesn’t have to be dependent on danger: #3. Always secure your dog in the car. You’ll achieve the best dog security with a harness — never, ever, a collar…
World’s oldest dog fashionista
Anyone could have predicted that a dog named Chanel was destined to be a clothes horse…uh, hound. But there was no way to know that the little Long Island dachshund would live for 21 years and nab a place in Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest dog. Clad in spiffy red Doggles to shield…
Sunglasses, part 3 — Form & Function
Looking for an excuse to put cool shades on your pup? Dogs need protection against UVA, UVB and UVC rays, just like people do. Overexposure to the sun’s rays can create cataracts, photokeratitis, corneal adhesions and other really unpleasant conditions. Dogs need protection from getting stuff in their eyes, just like people do. If your…