I remember when I was younger, I thought dogs wearing clothes was hilariously adorable, like a novelty to be appreciated by those with an advanced sense of humor. I would typically see smaller dogs rocking a sweater, and I’d squeal with excitement and laugh into an…
Helping Dogs Get Adopted…It’s Kinda Our Thing :)
You might have read how I started T&H by making clothes for my dogs (click here) , but one of the first sweaters I made for another person’s dog was for a VERY special chicken winged tri-paw pup named Zaxby. He was just rescued and…
The Pibble Nibble: the Miracle of Strange Pit Bull Behavior
One of the many curious things our beloved pit bulls do is using their front teeth–almost like a shivering chatter–to gently chew on toys, blankets, or even you. This isn’t the full-blown chewing to rip open a toy and see what’s inside (although it…
My Dog Can Smell My Pain, and Wants to Heal Me
When my husband suffered a serious injury a few years ago, we brought him home from emergency surgery and parked him on the sofa for a month. His pain was out of this world, which wasn’t just obvious to me, being the one responsible…
Why Does My Dog’s Cuteness Make Me Want to HURT him?
Let me say two things before we get real: first, I don’t really want to hurt my dog; second, I’m not alone in this feeling that I want to squeeze my dog until he pops. Ok, disclaimer is issued, and we can move on.…
Rescue Story: the Quiet Presence of Bela Lugosi, Part II
Rescue Story: the Quiet Presence of Bela Lugosi, Part II This article is the second part of a Tooth & Honey Original Perspective Series. Part 1 was released last week. Bela’s Necessary Creation of Clothing The years with Bela that followed reinforced those ideal concepts…
Rescue Story: The Quiet Presence of Bela Lugosi, Part I
This article is the first part of a Tooth & Honey Original Perspective Series. Part 2 will be released next week. I got married when I was 18, when my boyfriend was home on Christmas leave from military training, and we decided our future together…
The Spooky Origins of Dog Howls Before Death
We’ve seen it in horror movies and heard it in Halloween soundtracks: an ominous howl from a crying hound in the distance, telling us that gory tragedy is just around the corner. Spooky organ music often accompanies the canine’s premonition that a life is…
Why do dogs eat grass?
No doubt, dogs eat grass. You lovingly prepare food for your dog based off whatever you determined is the best choice for them. Whether its kibble, raw food, or a gourmet meal you got off the Food Network, you’re feeling pretty good about…
Is Your Dog Dreaming About You?
Is your dog dreaming about you. As you settle down, you’re relaxing to get ready for bed. And, your dog is way ahead of you, knocked out and snoring his cares away from his own stressful day. As you continue to wind-down yourself, you notice…