Oh My Dog Blog
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Oh My Dog! is a blog for all things dog and a community for those of us who share our lives with these darling, four-legged fur-balls.
Oh My Dog Blog
1w ago
It seems like an innocent enough question: Should I crate train my dog? Or is there another option? Well, do a deep dive into social media, and you’ll discover a lot of HOT opinions on this topic. But, you know me, so you know we’re going to tackle this logically and compassionately. Or, if this ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
3w ago
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? You’re heading out to a restaurant to meet some friends. You’re on the phone with your mom talking over the plans and you accidentally say, “We’re going to grab dinner.” At the word “dinner,” your dog leaps to her feet and runs into the kitchen to await her ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
1M ago
My heart breaks each time Penny flinches. A raised arm to throw a ball, a leg lifted to tie a shoe, a reach over her head to give her a little pat. She flinches or cowers. Drops low to the ground and skitters away. It’s gotten better. “Better,” anyway, in the sense that she cowers ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
1M ago
When we adopted Penny from a rescue that focuses on dogs with the double merle gene, we knew very little about the condition ourselves. We were exploring the idea of adopting a deaf dog since we already use ASL in our home. Little did I know the connection between deafness and this genetic condition. As ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
2M ago
How’s Penny doing these days? So glad you asked! ? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Here’s a rundown of her progress, along with a few adorable photos: The first week after she came home, Penny slept. We had to wake her up to eat and to go outside, and the couple ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
2M ago
Every night, after I put my kids to bed, I pour myself a glass of wine, crack open a novel, and climb under my weighted blanket. It’s my nightly settle-my-nervous-system routine, and it lulls me to sleep within an hour. Or two, depending on how good the book is. : ) Recently, Penny started crawling ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
3M ago
Meet Penny, this pretty girl: If we’re connected on Instagram, you’ve already briefly met this lovely lady. But, I’d like to formally introduce her and share her story with you! But, first, a truth: I did not expect to be introducing a dog to you today. In fact, I planned–and still do plan–to write two ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
5M ago
I forget how to do this part. I forget how to move forward without a dog under my feet. I forget how to plan a day without accounting for letting him in, letting him out, filling his bowl, refilling his water, walking, cuddling, brushing, all the things. Our beloved Cooper passed away peacefully at home ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
6M ago
A few weeks ago, we prepared to say goodbye to Cooper. That Friday morning, he woke up, picked at his breakfast, and went outside. He seemed slow. Off. A bit disoriented. Then, over the course of the morning, he declined swiftly. He couldn’t walk well, and he wobbled and fell when he tried. He became ..read more
Oh My Dog Blog
6M ago
A few weeks ago, we prepared to say goodbye to Cooper. That Friday morning, he woke up, picked at his breakfast, and went outside. He seemed slow. Off. A bit disoriented. Then, over the course of the morning, he declined swiftly. He couldn’t walk well, and he wobbled and fell when he tried. He became ..read more