Lawn Chemicals and Dogs: What Research Shows
Discover what research shows about lawn chemicals and dogs, including drift, exposure risks, and simple steps to protect pets in suburban neighborhoods.
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Why I Keep Writing About Dogs Even When I Overthink It and Want to Quit
I spent months in a writing hiatus, spiraling, overthinking, and trying to convince myself to quit. Then the universe sent three signs in one day. This is why I keep writing about dogs, even when I want to walk away.
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The Ridglan Beagles: Why It’s Time to Stop Funding Animal Testing
The viral videos show beagles touching grass for the first time, but the truth behind their lives — and what we’re still funding — is far more painful. This is why the Ridglan Beagles matter, and why it’s time to stop paying for outdated, inhumane science.
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Continuing a Mother Dog’s Love: The Promise We Make When We Bring a Puppy Home
A heartfelt look at a mother dog’s love, from the whelping pen to the promise we make when we bring a puppy home. A favorite essay from the archives.
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How Long Dogs Remember Scent (Long After We Believe It’s Faded)
Discover how long dogs remember scent — and why familiar smells can trigger grief, recognition, and deep emotional memory in the dogs we love.
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Why I’m Passionate About Offering Help for Dog Owners (and How My Story Led Here)
After sharing my new branding — the colors, the logo, the shift toward writing about life with dogs instead of only helpful dog information — I noticed something interesting. I keep drifting right back to writing articles that provide help for dog owners. And like any writer who is also a Pisces and an over‑thinker,…
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How to Identify a Responsible Dog Breeder
Not all breeders are created equal. This guide breaks down the signs of a responsible dog breeder, from health testing to puppy socialization, so you can make an informed, confident choice for your next dog.
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How Tornado Drills Became Part of Our Dog Training
Illinois keeps breaking tornado records, and while I can’t control the weather, I can control how prepared we are. Every month, my dogs and I run a quick tornado drill — so that when the sirens sound for real, we already know what to do. It’s a simple training scenario that helps us stay ready for real warnings.
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It’s Almost Like I Got Him on Purpose: Watching Quill Become the Dog He Was Meant to Be
After losing Tink, I found unexpected healing in watching Quill grow into the dog he was meant to be. A story of grief, presence, and becoming.
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Do Dogs Have Friends? (Chewie & Quill Say Yes.)
When Chewie came to stay with us this winter, I expected playtime, chaos, and maybe a few muddy pawprints. What I didn’t expect was a front-row seat to the science of canine friendship unfolding in my living room. Dogs form selective, stable social bonds that look an awful lot like the friendships we humans cherish, and watching Chewie and Quill negotiate life together — from humping and stressed out whale eyes to synchronized antler chewing — reminded me just how deeply dogs connect.
