Sam's Dog Blog

Just Smile

Yep - I am a dog that smiles. You may have heard tales (pardon the pun) of dogs like me that literally grin when they are happy. My last smilefest...

Chillin' Out

I know it's the dead of summer and, like me, you are probably panting the day away. It always helps me to imagine that I am in a nice cool (ok - co...

Cheese Breath

I can only describe the events of last week as outrageous and questionable. My master invited five Boston Terriers and one Chihuahua named "Johnny...

Bedtime

I have developed a taste for the comfort, coziness and luxuriousness that can only be described in one word. Bed. I'm not talking about that square...

Landlubber

It may come as a shock to some of you that I don't like to swim. There has been occasion when I have dipped a paw or two in to cool down but water ...

Hot Dog!

Hot Dog! Unfortunately, I am not talking about the delectable treat that is served in a bun. I am talking about me! When the weather is hot, I am s...

In and Out (and In Again)

So I want to go outside for a brief moment to sniff a tree, nibble some grass or stare blankly at the sky and come right back in. What’s so annoyi...

Ticking me off!

No, that's not a beauty mark on my face - it's probably just another tick. Yuck! I can't stand these little bloodsuckers. What purpose do they hav...

Catapult

I know this is my second post in a row using the word "cat" in the title, but it seems fitting given my newest friend - a little black cat with a p...

Fraidy Cat

I am a self-admitted fraidy cat. Nothing makes me shake in my fur more than a bout of flashes and rumbles. April showers may bring May flowers but ...

Wash and Dry

I don't understand dogs who dislike going to the groomers - it's hours of undivided attention with the washing, the drying, the brushing and the fl...

Street Food

Living in an urban setting, I have to opportunity to sample a lot of street food. I'm not talking about food sold from carts, trucks or vendors - I...

Blow Out!

It's almost time to leave my winter coat behind to don a slimmer, sleeker, summery version. I'm blowing out my coat baby! For those of you who d...