Meet my three dogs: (left) Shep, (middle) Faith, (right) Junee
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This is “Black Girl in a Doggone World” is a publication for dog sitters, dog walkers, dog boarders, dog walkers and especially Black folks who LOVE their dogs as much as anyone else. Occasionally my complex feelings about cats come up, too.
This is “Black Girl in a Doggone World” is a publication for dog sitters, dog walkers, dog boarders, dog walkers and especially Black folks who LOVE their dogs as much as anyone else. Occasionally my complex feelings about cats come up, too.
19. No, dog poop is not good for the grass ~ Keeping your dog away from dog feces, her own and other pets
18. Job negotiations: Health and pet benefits ~ Are pet insurance benefits rivaling human insurance perks for 2022 job seekers?
17. Pet cameras do double duty for puppy training ~ When the owners are away, the pets will play
16. How do I do yoga with a hyper dog nearby? ~ Mastering meditation with a four-legged roommate who wants to lick your face
15. Dog Haiku ~ Based on a true story about why my dog needs to fill out job applications
14. Be a dog sitter before you're a dog owner ~ Three things you need to know before adopting a new dog—even if you were a prior dog owner
13. Kroger's 'Proudly Made in USA' Pet Pride dog food raises questions ~ Before you feed your dog a pet food, read the bag, not just the website
12. My dog thinks she's a red light ~ How to get your dog to stop running in the street, barking at cars
11. My dog + my shoulders = Bad hair days ~ The day I picked my Hound mix up from an adoption shelter
10. 10 things that may happen when your dog falls asleep ~ And a sure thing if the dog falls asleep on or near you
9. When did my dog become a man hater? ~ Another reason to vary your dog walk routine
8. Black dog owners may have better memories ~ Own a pet for five years or more? Cognitive skills may improve for all
7. No, professional dog walkers aren't just teens ~ Being an African-American dog walker is rare but lucrative
6. Do black pet owners live longer than black non-pet owners? ~ Why I chose to participate in the Dog Aging Project
5. Combat the phobia of Black Dog Syndrome: Adopt a black pet ~ The myth behind the devil hiding in black dogs
4. Dog bloggers, sorry, your bully sticks aren't tax deductible ~ Navigating tax season and itemized lists for pet writers
3. No, Pope Francis, it’s not ‘risky’ to ‘deny motherhood’ ~ Get off pet owners’ backs about choosing dogs over babies
2. Dog silicone finger toothbrushes are overrated ~ Figuring out the best dog dental cleaning products
1. Boots or no boots: Winter season is no fun for dog paws ~ Is it necessary for all dogs to wear winter boots?
18. Job negotiations: Health and pet benefits ~ Are pet insurance benefits rivaling human insurance perks for 2022 job seekers?
17. Pet cameras do double duty for puppy training ~ When the owners are away, the pets will play
16. How do I do yoga with a hyper dog nearby? ~ Mastering meditation with a four-legged roommate who wants to lick your face
15. Dog Haiku ~ Based on a true story about why my dog needs to fill out job applications
14. Be a dog sitter before you're a dog owner ~ Three things you need to know before adopting a new dog—even if you were a prior dog owner
13. Kroger's 'Proudly Made in USA' Pet Pride dog food raises questions ~ Before you feed your dog a pet food, read the bag, not just the website
12. My dog thinks she's a red light ~ How to get your dog to stop running in the street, barking at cars
11. My dog + my shoulders = Bad hair days ~ The day I picked my Hound mix up from an adoption shelter
10. 10 things that may happen when your dog falls asleep ~ And a sure thing if the dog falls asleep on or near you
9. When did my dog become a man hater? ~ Another reason to vary your dog walk routine
8. Black dog owners may have better memories ~ Own a pet for five years or more? Cognitive skills may improve for all
7. No, professional dog walkers aren't just teens ~ Being an African-American dog walker is rare but lucrative
6. Do black pet owners live longer than black non-pet owners? ~ Why I chose to participate in the Dog Aging Project
5. Combat the phobia of Black Dog Syndrome: Adopt a black pet ~ The myth behind the devil hiding in black dogs
4. Dog bloggers, sorry, your bully sticks aren't tax deductible ~ Navigating tax season and itemized lists for pet writers
3. No, Pope Francis, it’s not ‘risky’ to ‘deny motherhood’ ~ Get off pet owners’ backs about choosing dogs over babies
2. Dog silicone finger toothbrushes are overrated ~ Figuring out the best dog dental cleaning products
1. Boots or no boots: Winter season is no fun for dog paws ~ Is it necessary for all dogs to wear winter boots?
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