A day at the Navy beach

A half-dozen round-trips to the sea thrilled a little boy today. For an old Senior Chief, training new Navy Officers … More

Dogfood as Participatory Art

One of the pleasures that my dogs, Dexter and Comet, share with me, is eating. It is one reason that … More

a contented canine

As someone who has lived with seasonal allergies to pollens, as well as a chronic problem very late in life … More

Veterinary lore

Sitting in the parking lot of my local veterinary clinic this morning was an acceptable hazard given my schedule and … More

dinner party animals

The dog-toy rope held out to me by the Doberman Roxi made it obvious I was welcomed in her home. … More

breeding confidence

As a dog-man for most of my years, I do not recall ever being intimidated by dogs as a child … More

is Comet a Trekkie?

Anyone who was an obsessive fan of StarTrek television and movies, may recall that Spock, a Vulcan, used a mind-fusing … More

the Dude-ster

In recent weeks I have taken up calling Comet the “Dude”. If you have ever seen the 1998 comedy starring … More

bee stings dog

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see.” Muhammed Ali, via … More