Meet my three dogs: (left) Shep, (middle) Faith, (right) Junee
Black Girl In a Doggone World™ (on Substack) 2024
This publication is for dog sitters, dog walkers, dog boarders, dog walkers, and (especially) Black folks who defy the stereotype that we're scared of or don't like dogs. Occasionally my complex feelings about cats come up too.
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32. Should dogs be allowed in the kitchen? ~ Until you pay my mortgage, don't tell me where my dog is allowed to go in my home ... with two exceptions
31. What makes some dogs act like Mean Girls (and Mean Boys) at dog parks? ~ When dogs declare their dominance, should owners be concerned or assume it's just part of wolf descendant nature?
30. 5 ways for dog owners to save money while being pet-health friendly ~ PART 3 OF 5: Don't become an anti-vaxxer because you think you can't afford dog vaccines
29. 5 ways for dog owners to save money while being pet-health friendly ~ PART 2 OF 5: Take advantage of donated pet supplies, giveaway bins, discount deals
28. 'Star': Young adult fiction novel highlights dyslexia, adopt-don't-shop, friendship ~ BOOK REVIEW: 'American Dog' series is full of Lucy Ricardo antics (read: terrible plans)
27. 5 ways for dog owners to save money while being pet-health friendly ~ PART 1 OF 5: Investigate topical flea and tick ointment versus prescription oral dog meds
26. Happy 3rd Adoption Anniversary to Junee! ~ Juneteenth is special to me for two reasons: black history and my four-legged roommate
25. Jamie Foxx made dark comedy 'Strays' oddly funny ~ From couches to stray dogs, Randall Park, Sofia Vergara and Will Ferrell star in R-rated pet film
24. 'American Dog Poppy' is a warm puppy hug for Pit Bull owners ~ Young adult fiction novelist highlights leading by prejudice instead of proof
23. Dog DNA test: Could it help you better train and take care of your dog? ~ From the Dog Scanner app to Wisdom Panel to the Dog Aging project, pet science is fun to observe
22. Dirt Devil vs Tzumi: Which handheld vacuum is better at pet hair removal? ~ FurBeGone Brush is a dog owner's best friend
21. Put your phone away, then walk your dog and play ~ One downside of being a professional dog walker is looking distracted while working
20. The surprising Labradoodle history lesson I learned today ~ A 60% score on Encyclopedia Britannica's dog quiz confirms I need to step my pet-loving game up
19. My DIY drywall project was more successful than my DIY dog trap ~ No chair, no ottoman, no gap in the wall will stop Junee from spying
18. 6 top questions for Prison Puppy Programs ~ A program to train puppies for vets and people with disabilities, and a way to reduce recidivism for inmates
17. Are third-party pet subscription companies worth it? ~ From Petco to Allivet and onward: Should dog prescriptions be vet-only purchases?
16. You may want to be around a pet, but are you ready to be a pet owner? ~ Parents, make sure your child and new pet are prepared for each other
31. What makes some dogs act like Mean Girls (and Mean Boys) at dog parks? ~ When dogs declare their dominance, should owners be concerned or assume it's just part of wolf descendant nature?
30. 5 ways for dog owners to save money while being pet-health friendly ~ PART 3 OF 5: Don't become an anti-vaxxer because you think you can't afford dog vaccines
29. 5 ways for dog owners to save money while being pet-health friendly ~ PART 2 OF 5: Take advantage of donated pet supplies, giveaway bins, discount deals
28. 'Star': Young adult fiction novel highlights dyslexia, adopt-don't-shop, friendship ~ BOOK REVIEW: 'American Dog' series is full of Lucy Ricardo antics (read: terrible plans)
27. 5 ways for dog owners to save money while being pet-health friendly ~ PART 1 OF 5: Investigate topical flea and tick ointment versus prescription oral dog meds
26. Happy 3rd Adoption Anniversary to Junee! ~ Juneteenth is special to me for two reasons: black history and my four-legged roommate
25. Jamie Foxx made dark comedy 'Strays' oddly funny ~ From couches to stray dogs, Randall Park, Sofia Vergara and Will Ferrell star in R-rated pet film
24. 'American Dog Poppy' is a warm puppy hug for Pit Bull owners ~ Young adult fiction novelist highlights leading by prejudice instead of proof
23. Dog DNA test: Could it help you better train and take care of your dog? ~ From the Dog Scanner app to Wisdom Panel to the Dog Aging project, pet science is fun to observe
22. Dirt Devil vs Tzumi: Which handheld vacuum is better at pet hair removal? ~ FurBeGone Brush is a dog owner's best friend
21. Put your phone away, then walk your dog and play ~ One downside of being a professional dog walker is looking distracted while working
20. The surprising Labradoodle history lesson I learned today ~ A 60% score on Encyclopedia Britannica's dog quiz confirms I need to step my pet-loving game up
19. My DIY drywall project was more successful than my DIY dog trap ~ No chair, no ottoman, no gap in the wall will stop Junee from spying
18. 6 top questions for Prison Puppy Programs ~ A program to train puppies for vets and people with disabilities, and a way to reduce recidivism for inmates
17. Are third-party pet subscription companies worth it? ~ From Petco to Allivet and onward: Should dog prescriptions be vet-only purchases?
16. You may want to be around a pet, but are you ready to be a pet owner? ~ Parents, make sure your child and new pet are prepared for each other
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15. Weird dog rules: One group wants vegetarian dogs, another bans Dachshunds ~ Some rules make sense while others are ridiculous and made to be broken
14. Pacemaker no longer needed? Can you donate it to a dog? ~ Even with a 10-15-year shelf life for pacemakers, vets, schools and CanPacers' views on human pacemaker donations are mixed
13. Dogs: Til death do you NOT part ~ Euthanizing a dog shouldn't be based off of your ego, your mortality or your vacation plans
12. Guard your dog, guard your identity ~ Spring cleaning + Dog walks = Saving on (biodegradable) poop bags
11. Dogs are nosy, not afraid of being in the dark ~ How I realized my dog is not terrified to eat in a dark kitchen
10. Pet owners who hire dog walkers have one emergency advantage ~ But there are four more emergency tips all dog owners should have handy
9. Dog attacked Realtor, Realtor shot dog ~ Is the concealed-weapon Realtor right to claim self-defense or were the homeowners deceived?
8. Dogs wanted, rental backyards included ~ Dog-loving homeowners are renting out their backyards as a new side hustle
7. Why doesn't Illinois have a state dog? ~ Chihuahuas top the list for Illinois pet owners, so how do pet owners get lawmakers to confirm this breed as our state dog?
6. House pet training in reverse ~ Countdown to teaching my dog how to use the bathroom inside after mastering potty training outside
5. For dog caregivers, is PetSitter worth it? ~ From Rover to Wag to its competitors, which ones make the most sense?
4. What's up with dogs and bathroom rugs? ~ When your dog has decided the bathroom floor is her new hangout
3. Salt on the sidewalk, salt on dog's paws ~ Getting through wintery, slippery weather without your dog getting hurt
2. When is it too cold for one dog to be walked but not the other? ~ Copycat dogs: Is it playing favorites or setting ground rules?
1. Dogs are the anti-smoking initiative that Truth.com and American Cancer Society can't be ~ North Side Chicago pet owners may disagree with Illinois not making it to the 'States With The Most Responsible Dog Owners, Ranked'
14. Pacemaker no longer needed? Can you donate it to a dog? ~ Even with a 10-15-year shelf life for pacemakers, vets, schools and CanPacers' views on human pacemaker donations are mixed
13. Dogs: Til death do you NOT part ~ Euthanizing a dog shouldn't be based off of your ego, your mortality or your vacation plans
12. Guard your dog, guard your identity ~ Spring cleaning + Dog walks = Saving on (biodegradable) poop bags
11. Dogs are nosy, not afraid of being in the dark ~ How I realized my dog is not terrified to eat in a dark kitchen
10. Pet owners who hire dog walkers have one emergency advantage ~ But there are four more emergency tips all dog owners should have handy
9. Dog attacked Realtor, Realtor shot dog ~ Is the concealed-weapon Realtor right to claim self-defense or were the homeowners deceived?
8. Dogs wanted, rental backyards included ~ Dog-loving homeowners are renting out their backyards as a new side hustle
7. Why doesn't Illinois have a state dog? ~ Chihuahuas top the list for Illinois pet owners, so how do pet owners get lawmakers to confirm this breed as our state dog?
6. House pet training in reverse ~ Countdown to teaching my dog how to use the bathroom inside after mastering potty training outside
5. For dog caregivers, is PetSitter worth it? ~ From Rover to Wag to its competitors, which ones make the most sense?
4. What's up with dogs and bathroom rugs? ~ When your dog has decided the bathroom floor is her new hangout
3. Salt on the sidewalk, salt on dog's paws ~ Getting through wintery, slippery weather without your dog getting hurt
2. When is it too cold for one dog to be walked but not the other? ~ Copycat dogs: Is it playing favorites or setting ground rules?
1. Dogs are the anti-smoking initiative that Truth.com and American Cancer Society can't be ~ North Side Chicago pet owners may disagree with Illinois not making it to the 'States With The Most Responsible Dog Owners, Ranked'
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