Ask a Terrier: Don’t Hold the Phone!

Zoe the Poodle’s credo: “What’s yours is mine. And what’s mine is mine!”

But when it comes to stealing a cell phone, Budleigh must help a Giant make the call.

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Ask a Terrier: Dogs Are A Bargain! Except For The Money

Budleigh explains how dogs save Giants cash.

Whatever that is.

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Watch Your Step, Giants!


Ask a Terrier: Dogs and Children – When Species Collide

Dogs love children! And not just as a viable food source.

Budleigh explains why.

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Bully for Budleigh!

Like humans, canines have been known to bully their own species, although they rarely steal lunch money and never send harassing texts due to the absence of thumbs.


Tug toys are people, too.


Last-minute gifts for the dog who has – or chews – everything.

Because of the chaos that comes with taking your dog to the store for a holiday present, instead consider giving him a gift card or, depending on the breed, cash.


Shoes and Socks – A Taste Test, Part 3: Positive Reinforcement or ‘They Made Me a Criminal!’

Dogs and shoes can live together in harmony provided both are willing to compromise. To reach an accord, dogs have to be trained to respect shoes, while shoes must agree to limit all provocative missile test launches over disputed borders.


Shoes and Socks – A Taste Test, Part 2: Socks

Any dog serving prison time for chewing shoes will eagerly admit that socks served as a gateway drug. And that he’s a Good Boy!

Budleigh steals socks. That isn’t his fault. We Giants failed him. As did society. And the apparel industry. He no longer chews them as he did during his house-pet-in-training probationary apprenticeship. Just, ya’ know, sort of steals them. For the kicks, man! The thrill! School is for squares, daddio!


Shoes and Socks: A Taste Test

Dogs use their teeth to explore the world much the way we use the Internet. A dog’s mouth and tongue serve as router and modem, while its excretory system works like Comcast.