Canine 2016 Wiggy Award Winners Named #WigglebuttsUncorked
The fundraising arm of the Fidose of Reality blog is Wigglebutt Warriors. On Saturday, April 16th, almost 200 people, 60 dogs, and one cat came together in the name of dog and fundraising for homeless...
View ArticleHow to Host a Dog-Friendly Gala Fundraiser #WigglebuttsUncorked
Posing on the red carpet with Puppy Pad Wizard is Dexter! 18 months in the making, all those preparations, and poof: It’s gone! If you’ve ever planned a dog friendly event, you know how much work goes...
View ArticleHow to Get Your (Pet) Business Noticed Online
Ever dream of getting your business noticed? Making a drastic change in one’s career is something that many dream about: I know because I was one of those people. I always wanted to have my very own...
View ArticleThings That Dog Parents Say Proud and Aloud
“How was the dog’s poop today, honey?” “Good, fully formed and no mush. What time do you want to grocery shop tonight?” This is an actual exchange of words between myself and my spouse. Recently, years...
View Article10 Things to Do With Your Dog at a #BlogPaws Conference
Do you look for things to do with your dog? Are you the proud pet parent of a dog, cat, or any other animal? Then perhaps you’ve heard of the BlogPaws Conference that takes place every year…and if you...
View ArticleHow to Go on Road Trips With a Dog
I’ve been traveling with a dog on road trips for 23 years. The only time a dog has not accompanied me and my spouse on a trip is when it doesn’t involve the road. I will never fly with a dog unless he...
View ArticleThe #SecretLifeofPets Packs a Pooch Punch
Pets who aren’t wanted anymore end up in a lot of unsavory places. The lucky ones get adopted to a forever loving home. This is our wish: For all pets to be loved, doted upon, fed, given proper health...
View Article25 Things to Do With Your Dog in Summer Weather
The temperature is rising and your dog wants to go outside. When the thermometer is on the upswing and heat is an issue, what is a doting dog mom or dog dad to do? Here are 25 things to do with your...
View ArticleVisiting Valley Forge Pet Friendly National Park
I love pet friendly day trips and vacations. As I progress through life, I find that I am taking a deeper interest in historical things. I want to know what came before so I can more appreciate where...
View ArticleStop Insulting My Dog’s Age
I want people to stop insulting my dog’s age. It happened again and it will continue to happen: People are rude to my dog. I am not alone, as when I told the tale of my recent run in with “why do...
View ArticleHealthy Desserts People Can Share With Dogs
When it comes to cooking, Carol Can’t Cook. I want to make healthy desserts to share with my dog, but some things are just not meant to be. For those who have been following this blog for any length of...
View ArticleIn Celebration of Dog National Dog Day
My heart beats dog® so very much that I trademarked that saying. Years ago at a pet blogging conference, I approached a mural. There we stood, dozens of us, waiting to etch a sentiment about our...
View ArticleStop CyberBullying My Dog Online
It’s not just my dog: It’s your dog and it’s the millions and millions of dogs worldwide. There’s an epidemic and like fleas, unless it’s treated, it’s going to spread. Cyberbullying has gone to the...
View ArticleThe Bigot and the Butterfly
This is the story of the bigot and the butterfly and it does involve dogs. Why oh why do people who have nothing nice to say choose to verbalize disdain for my dog in a public setting? This dog blog is...
View Article100 Halloween Costume Ideas for Dogs
Halloween has gone to the dogs! If you landed on this post, you are looking for Halloween costume ideas for dogs (or just want to see what others are doing). You’re in for a treat…and maybe a few...
View ArticleTeaching Your Dog To Move Trick or Treat Giveaway
Is your dog ever underfoot or in your way and you accidentally run into him or her or even trip? Teaching your dog to move out of the way and to do so politely for you, the dog mom or dad, is a fun...
View ArticleDog Halloween Photo Contest 2016 Edition
Broomsticks, ghosts, candy corn, falling leaves, scary music: It’s that time!!!! It’s the Sixth Annual Fidose of Reality Dog Halloween Photo Contest! Entering is easy, prizes are fab, and all dogs are...
View ArticleDog Halloween Photo Contest Winners 2016
The winners of the Sixth Annual Fidose of Reality Dog Halloween Photo Contest have been selected. Bow wow, did you all ever up the bark and the bar for originality, creativity, and fun! Your dogs...
View ArticleArlington Dog Friendly No More
Arlington National Cemetery is a dog-friendly historic slice of history where you are welcome to bring your well-behaved, leashed dog. Arlington National Cemetery, located in the northern part of...
View ArticleBehind the Velvet Ropes of 2016 National Dog Show
This Thanksgiving is going to the dogs once more. In true time-honored tradition, NBC will present the 15th anniversary edition of its popular holiday special, “The National Dog Show Presented by...
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