For years, I've wondered what breeds make up my dogs that I got from shelters with little known background. Just for fun, we tested four of our dogs: Spirit, Volt, Eevee, and Rebel. We used Wisdom Panel, which seems to have mixed reviews. Each test was $80. The process was simple, requiring just a couple of... Continue Reading →
Torch’s List of “Ballternatives” (Ball Alternatives)
The ball is a staple in the modern dog's toy box. Most people choose tennis balls or a plastic ball of similar size. After playing with a Chuck It ball with for over a decade, a horrible accident happened and my dog almost died. (You can read Torch's full story here.) It was one of the... Continue Reading →
Why I Don’t Play Ball with My Dogs Anymore…
If you or someone you know often plays ball with their dog(s), you should probably keep reading. I had no idea a ball could pose a choking danger. This is Torch. He's 8 years old at the time of writing of this. He's also extremely lucky to have made it to 8, since just a... Continue Reading →
The City Dog Meets Chickens
When you watch Torch play disc, he's a bit ferocious. He's sort of known to be a serial killer of discs, leaving them with broken rims, slashes, and giant pieces torn out. Torch is not particularly known for his love of dogs either... However, other animals are a different story. For us, urban life... Continue Reading →


