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That stupid Pack Leader myth
The dog world is having the hardest time freeing itself from the pervasive myth of Dominance Theory. Not even positive trainers get it right all the time. The first reward-based training class I took began like this: The trainer explained that all our dogs’ problems began at home. “Does this sound familiar to anyone? Your dog free-feeds, meaning he eatsContinue reading “That stupid Pack Leader myth”
How is this fun to watch?
So, this is awkward. Since I started working on my memoir Bark and Lunge, this has become a dog blog. I love all the people I’ve met in the dog blogging community, and I plan to continue blogging about dogs. I’m working on my second book, a novel about a mixed martial arts fighter whoContinue reading “How is this fun to watch?”
Top 6 Dog Books for Veterans Day
I was reminded how much respect and gratitude people in this country have for veterans when I went to Disney World last month with Rob’s dad, a career Navy man. When he wore his Retired Navy hat, total strangers thanked him for his service all day long, sometimes bringing a tear to his eye. Today,Continue reading “Top 6 Dog Books for Veterans Day”
A writer writing about writing (about dogs)
My friend Tiffany Pitts, author and mother to an awesome shepherd named Thor Michaelson, invited me to participate in a writerish blog hop. I mention Thor Michaelson because 1) this is a dog blog and 2) Tiffany and I met through Thor. I’d been following Thor Michaelson on Facebook for several months when I happenedContinue reading “A writer writing about writing (about dogs)”
WOOF! Working Out Our Fears
Where were all the Fearful Dog support groups when I was struggling with Isis? Did they not exist, or did I not understand until way too late that fear was the root of her problem? Social media was still young then, way back in 2008. I’m part of two great Facebook communities where every day,Continue reading “WOOF! Working Out Our Fears”
The Stud Book looks at breeders from all angles
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending an author event like no other. Monica Drake, author of The Stud Book, was joined by her Portland writer buddies Chuck Palahniuk and Chelsea Cain for a night of flashing devil horns, glow-in-the-dark beach balls, and R-rated bedtime stories. Everyone in attendance went home with a signedContinue reading “The Stud Book looks at breeders from all angles”
Revisiting first novels
After a novel has had tremendous success, readers often seek out the author’s first books, which for whatever reason, escaped notice when originally released. More than a decade before The Art of Racing in the Rain became a New York Times Bestseller, Garth Stein published Raven Stole the Moon. The jacket summary intrigued me: aContinue reading “Revisiting first novels”
Companion piece to Bark and Lunge
Just finished Suspect, Robert Crais’ best work! Obviously, I’m biased, because it’s about a German shepherd. My mom introduced me to Crais’ Elvis Cole detective novels many moons ago. I’ve read them all and the standalones as well. They’re terrific. This one really spoke to me. Not just because it’s about a dog. I’ve readContinue reading “Companion piece to Bark and Lunge”
Weekly Writing Challenge: Image vs. Text
I drafted this post before I saw this week’s Weekly Writing Challenge: Image vs. Text, and was struggling to pick an image to accompany it. Should I borrow Evernote’s logo, since I’m giving them free advertising anyway? Maybe Rob has a picture of me using my Nook. I was tempted to steal photos of Louis CK, Fred ArmisenContinue reading “Weekly Writing Challenge: Image vs. Text”
Kari Neumeyer 