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…
Think Dogs Put You In a Better Mood? They Do.
Have you ever been stressed out or just in a bad mood, only to spend time with your dog and then magically feel better? Its not magic (although it is magical); its science! Dogs make us feel better by releasing chemicals in our brain,…
Fireworks Are Freaking Out My Dog
Fireworks have my dog freaking out! Celebrating independence means re-enacting the sounds of bombs bursting in air.