
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Bean and Yoda's Edition
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the home Not a creature was stirring, not even Yoda's giant dome; The stockings were hung far out of the way In the hopes that the dogs wouldn't eat them one day. The puppies were nestled all snug in their human's bed, While visions of chasing mail men danced in their heads. And mamma in her PJ's and Dad in his night time gear, Had just settled down for a nice cold beer. StartFragment
When out on the poo covered lawn there ar

Holiday Travel with Dogs is Easier with Solvit Learn and WIN
We received the Solvit HomeAway Travel Organizer to test from the company. We only share products with our readers that we have tried and love. Our opinions shared about this product are an accurate representation of our views. This post contains an Amazon Affiliate link that means we receive a small commission if you make a purchase on amazon after clicking through on the link. For many folks, the holidays means some version of travel. Whether it be by plane, train, or a

A Year of Blogging in Review and WIN Swag and a Donation
The one year mark for A Dog Walks into a Bar snuck by me with little fanfare. I knew it was on the horizon since we received renewal reminders from our site host but it happened to coincide with Thanksgiving, and I let the day slip by without formally acknowledging its arrival. One full year of curating a website may not seem like much to some, but it is an accomplishment that I am incredibly proud of. I have zero technical skill, but somehow managed to make something that

WIN Puzzles and LEARN About Enrichment for Dogs
I left my office today at 4:23 (I looked at my phone at that exact moment). The reason for checking the time was because it was just so dark outside already! I love the magic of winter when snow gently falls, muffling sounds, and encasing the outdoors with a soft white blanket. I hate winter when I feel “trapped” indoors. If you are feeling stir crazy, chances are, your dogs are feeling stir crazy too. So, how can we ward off boredom in our dogs? This is an important que

The DIY Part of #HoundsAndHolidays
I am a crafter of all the things. Ask the husband, he can attest to the fact that there are crafting supplies squirreled in all nooks throughout our home. Glitter, yarn, felt, ribbon, you name it, I’ve got it. I am also an avid reader and writer, which you can probably tell from my posts. It’s genetic, as my father was a high school English teacher for close to 40 years (he’s now retired and causing trouble in town) and my mother was a reading consultant for decades. Whil

WIN Tools for Positive Dog Training #HoundsAndHolidays
Having positively and well trained dogs is kind of like wearing pants. You probably shouldn’t go out in public without them. I believe so strongly in the importance and value in developing a positive working relationship with your dog, I don’t view it as an option, I view it as a necessity. It’s a contract that you should plan on signing with your dog as your commitment to their happiness and health. By continually engaging in positive training throughout your time with y