Archive for the 'golden retriever' Category
Four years ago, I owned a purebred dog.
This was before I owned a mutt, before I got involved in dog rescue and before I knew what a blog was. I’d never even thought about dog agility, starting a dog running business or fostering a pitbull.
But each dog that enters my life really does seem to open a new chapter, and Ace has introduced me to a whole new world with dogs.
Still, my life would not be the same without m ...
I never put too much emphasis on a dog’s breed. That’s one reason why I love mutts. I try not to judge a dog by his breed or mix of breeds but on his individuality. At the same time, so much about a dog is influenced by his breeding, intentional or not.
I have never seen a dog with as much retrieving instinct as my mutt Ace. He will retrieve anything – cardboard boxes, candy bar wrappers, hair ties, small trees ...
Are you stuck in a rut with dog training? Do you feel like you and your dog don’t connect? Have you been too busy for your dog? Do you believe you have reached the point where your dog can’t learn anymore? Are you out of ideas?
Not true.
You can always do something. Not necessarily all at once, but with little steps. You can’t be a perfect dog owner, but you can still have an almost perfect dog or a ...
I often refer to the field behind our townhouse as our backyard. Really, we live right on the edge of a city-owned soccer field. My mutt Ace and I had this field all to ourselves from November through March. But now that it’s warmer, dozens of people run in that field each day.
We have a large, glass patio door that looks out onto the field. Ace has started barking every time kids, dogs, runners or soccer playe ...
The following are the most recent outdoor dog pictures I have received. What started as a one-month contest will continue each Sunday as long as people are interested in submitting more outdoor dog photos.
If you would like to submit outdoor photos of your dog (or cat or other pet), send them to Lindsay@ThatMutt.com and put Outdoor Dog Photos as the subject. You may submit more than one photo at a time, but only one ...
I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I believe the average adult can handle and care for a dog properly. Even if it’s their first dog, most people can put two and two together and figure out how to train and exercise a dog. If not, they can pick up a book or take an obedience class.
If someone asks for my advice, I give it. If not, I keep to myself (and blog about it later). But every once in awhile ...
The top-commenter contest for February will be a little different than the last few months. At the end of the month, the number of comments the top commenter has left will represent the number of dollars That Mutt will donate to an animal shelter of the winner’s choice. The amount donated really depends on how many comments you leave.
The month is short, so start commenting! Spam comments will not be counted, ...
No two dogs are alike.
I spent the weekend with five dogs all in one house – my parents’ golden and springer, my grandpa and uncle’s two cairns and my mutt. And don’t forget about the cat, always a good sport.
Five dogs in one house is pretty common for my family, but it’s too chaotic for me to want that many dogs of my own. I admire those of you who do it (you know who you are … C ...
Note: This is a guest post by my mom Nancy Stordahl. She is the owner of a springer spaniel and a golden retriever. She has owned other breeds and is probably the reason I became such a dog lover.
I am amazed that more schools, hospitals and nursing homes do not allow pets to visit. Such visits can be so beneficial for everyone. My mother was one of the lucky ones in that regard. While living out her last days in a ...
Mayra Calvani from Mayra’s Secret Bookcase said her golden retriever Amigo (not pictured) barks like crazy when her family members hug or kiss. She wonders if it’s because her dog is jealous.
What do you think? Is a dog’s barking sometimes a sign of jealousy? Is that the case with Amigo?
I think dogs do get jealous. When I’m playing games with my cats or talking to them, my mutt Ace is always ...
