Meet my three dogs: (left) Shep, (middle) Faith, (right) Junee
Black Girl In a Doggone World™ (on Substack) 2023
This publication is 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.
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For $5 per month (or $50 per year), you can read all "Black Girl In a Doggone World™" content. For $90 as a founder, get full access to “Homegrown Tales,” “I Do See Color," "Tickled," "We Need to Talk" and “Window Shopping” too.
Follow "Black Girl In a Doggone World™" on social media:
Instagram @BlackGirlDoggoneWorld, Threads @BlackGirlDoggoneWorld, TikTok @BlackGirlInaDoggoneWorld -and- YouTube playlist
(Looking for BGIDW 2019-21? Click here. 2022? Click here.)
47. If you want to get a good night's rest, get a pet ~ The other perk of dogs being creatures of habit
46. Would you pass up a vacation if you couldn't bring your pet? ~ Standing up for pets: 61% opt out of pet-less vacations, 40% take pay cuts for WFH jobs
45. All dog brushes are not created equally ~ Understanding how to groom your smooth-haired dog
44. A dog-sitting job taught me a valuable lesson about the gig economy ~ Why women should charge their salary ‘worth’
43. V11 FAQ: Can dogs and cats get along as pets?
42. V10 FAQ: What should you do if your dog has a phobia? (Dog talk at the beach)
41. V9 FAQ: What do you do if your dog is clingy and loud whenever you leave your home without her?
40. V8 FAQ: Are you ready to adopt a dog for the long haul?
39. V7 FAQ: How do you deal with two dogs when one dog is way more playful (i.e. puppy) than the other?
38. V6 FAQ Should you hire a pet groomer or DIY it?
37. V5 FAQ: What is that strap in your arm? What's in your dog walking bag?
36. V4 FAQ: What is the easiest way to crate train a dog, specifically Dachshunds?
35. V3 FAQ: How do you know whether you should accept or reject a dog boarding or dog sitting job?
34. V2 FAQ: How do you get a dog in your condo when pets are banned
33. V1 FAQ: How did you get over your fear of dogs?
32. Do you want your dog to be in your wedding? ~ 5 tips to make sure your playful dog doesn't destroy the dress, eat the food
31. NEWS: Free pet vaccinations on South Side Chicago ~ PAWS Chicago will introduce its new traveling veterinary van
30. Five go-to tips for checking your dog's paw pads ~ Avoid painful cuts, dried pads or blistered pads on your puppy
29. Making a vegetable grocery list for you and your dog ~ Strategizing the best use of outer aisle shopping in grocery stores and gardens
28. Just because your dog can eat fruits doesn't mean she should ~ Wait at least 48 hours for the dog fruit test results
27. Happy 2nd Adoption Anniversary to Junee! ~ Juneteenth is special to me for two reasons: black history and my four-legged roommate
26. No, you don't have to wipe your dog's butt ~ Your 'fur baby' is not human, nor does (s)he have butt checks
25. Why do we take so many photos of our dogs? ~ Tips for best dog pics without annoying them and avoiding gold eyes
24. Making your dog the mail carrier's BFF ~ How a Junee bone made my dog the mailwoman's cheerleader
23. Why the drive-up lane makes sense for dog owners ~ The dog sitters I never asked for at Target (and Starbucks and McDonald's)
22. Skip the dog barrettes, rubber bands at groomers ~ What works well on a human child is a nightmare for dogs
21. The puppy vs adult dog debate ~ Joseline "The Puerto Rican Princess" had a point on "College Hill: Celebrity Edition"
20. Video: The dog who opens drawers ~ Sometimes my Hound mix is too smart for her own good
19. How everyday students, adults can get involved to save pets ~ Meet Anna Morrison-Ricordati of Animal Legal Defense Fund
18. 6 times you should take off your dog's collar ~ Pet safety tips for dog owners with chain collars
17. Puppy walks, puppy tricks ~ What to keep track of during a walk with your dog
16. Chelsea, Kwame doesn't like your dog Rocky ~ And six other warnings for people who date anti-pet people
15. Is a self-serving dog bath facility worth the money? ~ For busy pet owners, grooming outside of the home makes sense
14. Junee had a secret admirer ~ And it took me almost three hours to figure out who sent cookie treats for my dog
13. When your pup is a dog bed destroyer ... Carpet may do the trick and save you money too
12. French Bulldogs beat out Labrador Retrievers after a 31-year winning streak ~ My favorite memory of the first French Bulldog I dogsat
11. Yes, PUP insurance may cover your dog ~ What you need to know before investing in personal umbrella insurance (PUP)
10. Condo insurance protects against dog bites ~ Taking legal steps to cover your pet before and after someone has been bitten
9. Hey dog lovers, keep your fingers to yourself ~ Every dog with teeth has the potential to bite you
8. When it's time to be the busybody dog protector ~ Blurred line on leashing and crating outside of the home
7. Happy 2nd Birthday to Junee! ~ Two years wiser, and she still won't stop sitting on me during meditation
6. Dog vet rebates: Are they always worth it? ~ As with human doctor visits, understand the pros and cons of dog treatments
5. Dog walking when you don't feel like walking ~ S.A.D.: Seasonal Affective Disorder can make humans and dogs not want to walk
4. Filtered water vs tap water: Which should dogs drink? ~ Ease up on using tap water for everything
3. The Puppuccino debate: Can dogs safely eat whip cream? ~ Recognizing the signs of a lactose-intolerant dog
2. Never underestimate a three-legged dog ~ Caring for dogs with physical disabilities
1. 6 tips to save on annual dog expenses ~ From donations to car pooling
46. Would you pass up a vacation if you couldn't bring your pet? ~ Standing up for pets: 61% opt out of pet-less vacations, 40% take pay cuts for WFH jobs
45. All dog brushes are not created equally ~ Understanding how to groom your smooth-haired dog
44. A dog-sitting job taught me a valuable lesson about the gig economy ~ Why women should charge their salary ‘worth’
43. V11 FAQ: Can dogs and cats get along as pets?
42. V10 FAQ: What should you do if your dog has a phobia? (Dog talk at the beach)
41. V9 FAQ: What do you do if your dog is clingy and loud whenever you leave your home without her?
40. V8 FAQ: Are you ready to adopt a dog for the long haul?
39. V7 FAQ: How do you deal with two dogs when one dog is way more playful (i.e. puppy) than the other?
38. V6 FAQ Should you hire a pet groomer or DIY it?
37. V5 FAQ: What is that strap in your arm? What's in your dog walking bag?
36. V4 FAQ: What is the easiest way to crate train a dog, specifically Dachshunds?
35. V3 FAQ: How do you know whether you should accept or reject a dog boarding or dog sitting job?
34. V2 FAQ: How do you get a dog in your condo when pets are banned
33. V1 FAQ: How did you get over your fear of dogs?
32. Do you want your dog to be in your wedding? ~ 5 tips to make sure your playful dog doesn't destroy the dress, eat the food
31. NEWS: Free pet vaccinations on South Side Chicago ~ PAWS Chicago will introduce its new traveling veterinary van
30. Five go-to tips for checking your dog's paw pads ~ Avoid painful cuts, dried pads or blistered pads on your puppy
29. Making a vegetable grocery list for you and your dog ~ Strategizing the best use of outer aisle shopping in grocery stores and gardens
28. Just because your dog can eat fruits doesn't mean she should ~ Wait at least 48 hours for the dog fruit test results
27. Happy 2nd Adoption Anniversary to Junee! ~ Juneteenth is special to me for two reasons: black history and my four-legged roommate
26. No, you don't have to wipe your dog's butt ~ Your 'fur baby' is not human, nor does (s)he have butt checks
25. Why do we take so many photos of our dogs? ~ Tips for best dog pics without annoying them and avoiding gold eyes
24. Making your dog the mail carrier's BFF ~ How a Junee bone made my dog the mailwoman's cheerleader
23. Why the drive-up lane makes sense for dog owners ~ The dog sitters I never asked for at Target (and Starbucks and McDonald's)
22. Skip the dog barrettes, rubber bands at groomers ~ What works well on a human child is a nightmare for dogs
21. The puppy vs adult dog debate ~ Joseline "The Puerto Rican Princess" had a point on "College Hill: Celebrity Edition"
20. Video: The dog who opens drawers ~ Sometimes my Hound mix is too smart for her own good
19. How everyday students, adults can get involved to save pets ~ Meet Anna Morrison-Ricordati of Animal Legal Defense Fund
18. 6 times you should take off your dog's collar ~ Pet safety tips for dog owners with chain collars
17. Puppy walks, puppy tricks ~ What to keep track of during a walk with your dog
16. Chelsea, Kwame doesn't like your dog Rocky ~ And six other warnings for people who date anti-pet people
15. Is a self-serving dog bath facility worth the money? ~ For busy pet owners, grooming outside of the home makes sense
14. Junee had a secret admirer ~ And it took me almost three hours to figure out who sent cookie treats for my dog
13. When your pup is a dog bed destroyer ... Carpet may do the trick and save you money too
12. French Bulldogs beat out Labrador Retrievers after a 31-year winning streak ~ My favorite memory of the first French Bulldog I dogsat
11. Yes, PUP insurance may cover your dog ~ What you need to know before investing in personal umbrella insurance (PUP)
10. Condo insurance protects against dog bites ~ Taking legal steps to cover your pet before and after someone has been bitten
9. Hey dog lovers, keep your fingers to yourself ~ Every dog with teeth has the potential to bite you
8. When it's time to be the busybody dog protector ~ Blurred line on leashing and crating outside of the home
7. Happy 2nd Birthday to Junee! ~ Two years wiser, and she still won't stop sitting on me during meditation
6. Dog vet rebates: Are they always worth it? ~ As with human doctor visits, understand the pros and cons of dog treatments
5. Dog walking when you don't feel like walking ~ S.A.D.: Seasonal Affective Disorder can make humans and dogs not want to walk
4. Filtered water vs tap water: Which should dogs drink? ~ Ease up on using tap water for everything
3. The Puppuccino debate: Can dogs safely eat whip cream? ~ Recognizing the signs of a lactose-intolerant dog
2. Never underestimate a three-legged dog ~ Caring for dogs with physical disabilities
1. 6 tips to save on annual dog expenses ~ From donations to car pooling
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