dog

It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.

Ivakkak 2019: Northern Sled-Dog Race Across Nunavik. Top Story - April 2019.
The event happened on March 10, 2019. It was on a very cold Sunday morning that the racers of the Ivakkak race were scheduled to arrive at the finish line in the village of Inukjuak where I am now living for most of the year. Luckily for me, I have the weekends off, so I was able to go see the racers make their final stop after two long and intense weeks of traveling through the harsh winter sceneries like tundra and blizzards.
By Celestin Turbide7 years ago in Petlife
Why it Is Great to Have a Dog on Your Adventures
Taking Your Dog on Excursions So take your dog for a walk—or a hike. Take him to the beach or the lake. Go on picnics, camping trips, or road trips. Walk around the dog park and enjoy the strange dog hairstyles. Take a walk through the pet fair and collect all the free samples you can carry. Go to the fast food lane for refreshments. Most breeds like fresh air. Dogs can be a good companion for long walks, including walking in the garden. Fido is a wonderful workout partner. Exercise is equally important to human beings.
By Kevin7 years ago in Petlife
What You Should Know Before Getting Your First Puppy
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” — Samuel Butle
By A K E L A7 years ago in Petlife
Things They Don’t Tell You About Being a Dog Mum
Bailey stole my heart in January this year. She’s a sassy, chewing-obsessed Beaglier and I absolutely adore her. However, there are some things I wish people had told me before my partner and I decided to adopt her.
By Hannah Orr7 years ago in Petlife
Five Things to Consider if You Have More Than One Dog
Dogs are great. They’re wonderful furry friends who add so much to our lives that they become fully-fledged members of our families. Many people include their dogs in their lives, so much so that the lines between pet and sibling become blurred. However, if you have more than one dog in your home, there are a few things to consider.
By Donna Maurer7 years ago in Petlife
Naku
NAKU A True Story *** Dear reader, simply know that I write these words with a heavy heart. My name is Celestin, and as I write this it's late February of 2019 and I am a 23-year-old cooking chef in a student residence for adult education in the northern Quebec village of Inukjuak. I came here for two weeks before the Christmas break of 2018 to get trained and see if the job was right for me, and it is, so I came back in January of 2019 to start work for good. I arrived about ten days later than scheduled because of an elbow injury that happened to me on Christmas Eve.
By Celestin Turbide7 years ago in Petlife
Five Things About Grief That Surprised Me
I lost my dog seven months ago. He passed away of pulmonary hypertension. It was quick, and he didn't suffer, but I have. He was 13 and his name was Max. He taught me a lot about grief, something that up until seven months ago, I had never experienced before. No matter how much others tell you about it, no matter what you think you understand about grief, if you've never experienced it, you'll never fully understand it. I write this to help out as best I can, because as you grieve you don't know where to turn. This is the top five things about grief that surprised me.
By Dani Ash7 years ago in Petlife
Anxious Pup (5 Tips for Separation Anxiety)
So I recently became a dog mom to my fur baby Jazz. I love it. I to be able to rescue an animal and give him an entirely new life. One thing that's been a learning curve is being able to deal with Jazz's separation anxiety. When I first saw him at the shelter he clung to me. He wouldn't leave my side.
By Ashlyn Leidy7 years ago in Petlife
Alone, Not Lonely
I spend most of my time alone. I am a student at California State University, Northridge, earning a degree in screenwriting and a minor in popular culture studies. Although I love college very much, I am still just as isolated with 40,000 fellow students around me as I am sitting in bed reading. There are moments when I find myself gazing at groups of college girls, walking together and laughing at something I’ll never know. I wonder what it would be like to sit on the patio with your friends on a Sunday night or to go out to eat whenever we wanted. They look so happy together, and I seem so boring in comparison.
By Carson Lane7 years ago in Petlife
6 Activities You Can Do with Your Dog to Stay Active
Staying active with your dog is a great way to keep you and your dog in great shape. There are many activities that you can do with your pet that will help you both burn calories and get fit. Staying active will help your dog avoid obesity and other serious problems. Keep reading on for six activities that can help you and your pet to stay active.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Petlife
Furface :)
The bedroom door flew open and in bounded Suki, fresh from his morning walk. He landed squarely on top of my bed, barking his excitement. I squealed with delight, laughing, whilst trying to hide under the duvet in an attempt to avoid being licked to death. Once I thought he had calmed down, I peered over the bedding. I held tightly onto the sheet ready to hide again if he lunged at my face but he just sat there, tail wagging, looking down at me with his big brown eyes. They seemed to stare deep into my soul. I felt an overwhelming sense of unconditional love and happiness. How I wished he could talk to me. I wondered what he would say. We understood each other well enough, though—we were a good team my little fur face and I.
By Tracy Mac7 years ago in Petlife
Foster Pup-Mom
This is Gemma, a five-month-old Border Collie mix. I'm her foster mom! First off, I've always been a cat person... I've had cats all my life, since I was living on the military bases with my parents, to being a tween/teen in Germany. I've always had cats. I have had my cat, Tommy Boy, for six years. I got him from the shelter one day with my (at the time) three-year-old son, who also gave him the name because it was his favorite movie. Now, Tommy Boy should've cost me $100 that day. I was cringing at the price, but fully prepared to pay it. However, at check out time, the debit card machine was malfunctioning and I got him for free! So I knew it was meant to be, me and my old man grumpy cat.
By Angie Robinson7 years ago in Petlife