My efforts to unravel the mystery of communicating with my dog. I share this dictionary with you in hopes it will help you too. Or, if not, at least it will make you smile.
Author: authorpolk
I live in the suburbs of Washington, DC with my dog, husband, and two sons. I teach environmental education and am a librarian. I also write children's books and hope to be published one day. In the meantime, I blog about the crazy things my dog Pettigrew does.
Failure is not an option…but apparently redefining goals is just fine
Pettigrew is a glass half full kind of dog. Finding a treat is always a good thing, even it if isn't the one he expected to find.
Mirror, Mirror Leaning Against the Wall, Who’s the Fairest of Them All?
A mirror leaning against the wall is just the right height for Pettigrew to check out his reflection. I never knew dogs were vain! I like to imagine him mugging and posing when no one is home.
In My Own Voice #7: It Was an Honest Mistake
If someone holds a plate full of food under your nose, wouldn't you expect it had been prepared for you? That's what Pettigrew thought too. But something went wrong.
In My Own Voice #6: What Are They Up To Now?
Pettigrew is not happy about being treated prophylactically for fleas. I mean, he doesn't even have them and they're putting him through hell. He was somewhat reconciled to his fate when they came through with a good treat at the end.
When He Was Good He Was Very Very Good, But When He Was Bad He Was Horrid*
Accidentally locked outside for a half hour on a rainy night, Pettigrew expressed his displeasure by chewing up a baseball glove. Does his chosen punishment fit our crime?
A Look, a Lick, & a Promise That All Will Be Well
Given that Pettigrew is a reactive dog, I never thought I would be catching calmness from him. Once again, he proved me wrong.
A Reluctant Gardener Revealed
Having a dog in the family is not in my garden's best interests.
Fast Out of the Gate
Must I forfeit the role of dog whisperer? A chance remark made me question whether I deserved it.
C-3PO May Have Met His Match in my Multi-Lingual Dog
How many languages does your dog know? Pettigrew, like people who can't speak, connects with others through music. The more I thought about it, music is only one of the many languages he's mastered. A true multi-linguist!
Ruth Polk 