Dog Sploot: Breeds and Reasons
I never knew the term “dog sploot” until we adopted our pup, Sadie. From almost the first day we got her as a new puppy, she was splooting. Not familiar …
Fun Stuff
March Madness Canine Mascots
When looking at your March Madness brackets, you’re probably not thinking about canine mascots. But we at Your Home Dog are.
College Dog Mascots
College dog mascots made the news in upstate New York this week. That’s because Union College in Schenectady revealed its new mascot called Charger. While the costumed mascot itself is …
What is the Official State Dog
I never knew that there was a thing called the official state dog until we adopted Oscar. The rescue told us that he was a Catahoula Leopard Dog, adding, “That’s …
My Favorite Dogs in TV Shows
It shouldn’t surprise you that I have some favorite dogs in TV shows. Or, at the very least, some favorite references to dogs in shows. For example, if you love …
Puppy Bowl 2024
I’ve been watching the Puppy Bowl since it first debuted on Animal Planet in 2004. And you can bet I’ll be watching it again in 2024. You may know that …
Popular Names for California Dogs
While there is no state dog for California, there are lots of common and popular names for California dogs. That is, dogs living with their owners in California. Interestingly, none …
How Do You Know If Your Dog Loves You
I’d like to believe that my dog Sadie loves me from the way she sits with me. When we are on the couch, she is on her side, with all …
Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies
Whenever my dogs are running around and going nuts, I would say that they are crazy dogs. However, thanks to social media, I learned that this behavior in dogs is …
Dogs in Weddings: How to Include Yours
Recently, while watching TVs “Shark Tank,” there was a business on the show to pitch their company that was all about dogs in weddings. At first I thought the service …