The joy dogs brings into our live often goes unnoticed. These stories celebrate their ability to make us smile and appreciate the simple moments.

Brenda Mahler

Dog Stories By Brenda Mahler

If Randy or I use the word walk in a sentence, Dagney interprets it as an invitation. If we hold up her leash she shakes with excitement. That’s what happened when we planned a morning walk. We were…

If Randy or I use the word walk in a sentence, Dagney interprets it as an invitation. If we hold up  ...

10 Ways to Annoy Your Dog

The moment my husband and I pack for a trip, Dagney becomes a permanent appendage. Her awareness of details astonishes me. If we are packing food in the ice chest for a cabin trip or loading supplies…

The moment my husband and I pack for a trip, Dagney becomes a permanent appendage. Her awareness of  ...

She Believes She Can Fly

As a child, Kari searched out kids who needed friends. She sat by the girl who ate alone at the lunch table. She was the girl who carried home strays, accepted others, people and animals, without…

As a child, Kari searched out kids who needed friends. She sat by the girl who ate alone at the lunc ...

Learn to Accept Yourself by Making Space for Others

Most people lack patience. We live in a world that craves immediate satisfaction. That’s why I love to sit and watch our dog. Sure, dogs excitedly jump around when they want something, but they also…

Most people lack patience. We live in a world that craves immediate satisfaction. That’s why I love  ...

Patience Provides A Window To The World

It was 2 a.m. when Dagney scratched on the mirror to go out. A noise that wakes me and not my husband, go figure. I rolled out of bed and we headed outside. The second the door opened, Dagney charged…

It was 2 a.m. when Dagney scratched on the mirror to go out. A noise that wakes me and not my husban ...

A 5-Pound Dog Protected Me in the Dark of Night

Books truly can’t be judged by their covers, but if there is a dog on the cover, my curiosity is sparked. I would venture to say this is true for many readers. Dogs hold a special place in our…

Books truly can’t be judged by their covers, but if there is a dog on the cover, my curiosity is spa ...

Everybody Loves Dogs — Even Medium Curators

Just as promised Dagney is sharing life lessons everyday this month. The first stressed the benefits of relaxation and ignoring the negative. Today her behaviors shine a spotlight on communication…

Just as promised Dagney is sharing life lessons everyday this month. The first stressed the benefits ...

My Dog Has Better Communication Skills than Most Humans

Dagney Shares Lessons in May — Three More to Read Today

Observing a dog is educational. Dagney teaches me something new every day when I take time to watch and interpret her behavior. Of course, my interpretations could be all wrong it’s not like a dog…

Observing a dog is educational. Dagney teaches me something new every day when I take time to watch  ...

Imitate a Dog to Live a Happy Life

My dog is spoiled rotten. She only lays on her right side, expects me to stretch out on the floor of my closet to rub her tummy every morning, and requires me to hold her bone each evening while…

Dog Stories By Brenda Mahler

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