The Life of My Dog

QUESTIONS DOGS ASK GOD:
Dear God:
If a dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog?
Dear God:
When we get to Heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it the same old story?
Dear God:
How come people love to smell flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell [...]

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As the owner of a working breed dog, albeit one who is currently unemployed, these shops (below) seem pretty ridiculous. My border collie feels pampered when I pour the leftover water I used to boil green beans into his bowl. He sleeps inside, but not on my bed. And he will never, ever wear a raincoat.
But in [...]

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This is from All Things Considered, National Public Radio, October 16, 2007:
In a quest to discover the 2008 election’s version of “Soccer Moms” and “NASCAR Dads,” NPR contributor Mo Rocca recently took his microphone to the streets of Philadelphia, the city of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin — as well as underdog hero Rocky Balboa.
Rocca talks [...]

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How smart is your dog?
According to S. Coren, author of “The Intelligence of Dogs”, there are three types of dog intelligence:
Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability). This is specific to the individual animal and is measured by canine IQ tests.
Instinctive Intelligence. This is specific to the individual animal and is measured by canine IQ tests.
Working/Obedience [...]

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Here are a few of my favorite quotes about dogs.
- “Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.” (Franklin P. Jones)  - “My little dog: a heartbeat at my feet.” (Edith Wharton)  - “Histories are more full of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.” (Alexander Pope)  - “No one appreciates the very [...]

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