When we first started looking for a dog, I didn’t think much about the pros and cons of adopting a rescue dog. Instead I became completely enamored with the idea of having a puppy. And looking back, I’m probably not the first person to head down that path. Puppies are adorable, but they do grow […]

Well we had a little scare when my dog ate bread dough. It was sourdough bread dough. For years I made homemade sourdough bread on a weekly basis. Here are the details of exactly what happened leading up to when my dog ate bread dough, how it happened and how my dog recovered. The incident involved Lulu, […]

Are you a runner? Do you race? Do you already run with your dog at home? Maybe it’s time to consider running one of the many dog friendly races out there. A few years ago I ran a 5K race with my rescue dog Lulu. It was a really fun experience and I’m so glad […]

Usually when we go on a short trip we take our rescue dog Lulu to the kennel. This works well for anywhere from one to three nights away from home. While we believe she is under responsible care at the kennel (which is under our veterinarian service), we know she doesn’t receive much one-on-one attention, […]

I received a lot of questions right after our daughter was born as to how her and our rescue dog Lulu were adjusting. Apparently dogs and babies are a hot topic! I continue to receive the questions so here’s the whole rundown. Looking back now, each period has had it’s challenges and benefits. Dogs and […]

When we adopted Lulu I read several books about the characteristics of the Lhasa Apso breed. They live longer than many dogs – up to 20 years – they are loyal, protective and… stubborn. Today, a little more than a year since her adoption, I know what those authors were talking about when they said […]

Now that the snow has melted (err… was melted) I can finally easily run with Lulu and envision racing again with her this spring. Last May we ran a 5K race together and it worked out really well. Right now is an ideal time to start prepping your pup for a spring race. Here are […]

Talk about cabin fever. I know I’m echoing the sentiments of almost everyone in Northeast Ohio, but I am done with winter! I set out to do some winter running and I’ve been having a heck of a time (when you are hoping for it to be in the upper 20s, something is wrong). After […]