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Going Against the Grain
I remember the first time Mom and Dad left a bucket of fried chicken skins on the kitchen counter. I waited until they turned away, signaled Kaleo, grabbed the bucket, and ran it to our secret hideout by the trees. Kaleo and I munched, crunched, and inhaled the golden fried goodness. I never had a…
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Big Brain Academy
If you had to guess who has a bigger brain, would you choose Kaleo or me? Aspen, the one with a humorous blog, or Kaleo, the one who thinks their tail is a snake? You would think with the definition of insanity—(trying the same thing and getting the same result) would deter Kaleo, but I…
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Stop Calling Me Lazy!
Just because I’m a Sarplaninac and enjoy my leisure time doesn’t mean that I’m lazy! Livestock guard dogs everywhere get a bad rap, and this is why. Why Is Sarplaninac Constantly on Watch? You know those silly guards in England that stand watch in front of Buckingham Palace? Vigilant, scanning, watching for trouble? I’m the…
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German Shepherds, a.k.a. Attention Hounds
I have to be upfront, my brother Kaleo is a German Shepard, so while I may be a little biased, I still assert that German Shepherds are attention hounds. Let’s look at the evidence. Fetch German Shepherds will always play fetch—it’s in their DNA. Heck, if Kaleo sees a leaf fall, he’ll chase it. I’m…
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Universal Truths That I Learned From a Cat
What Is The Universal Truth I Learned From The Cat? Let me tell you a story about “What is the universal truths about a cat”, but, wait a minute, why on earth is a Sarplaninac writing about a cat? hahaha… Are not they supposed to be mortal enemies? Yes. Yes, we are. But there is…
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Operation: Destroy The Water Hose
Some new fur parents always ask, Why do dogs destroy water hose? Let me share our story then. Mom and Dad just got a new extendable hose for the yard. Great for them, they can water their garden, and give us drinks, but here is my problem. When they play and shoot us with water,…
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Keep Your Windows Dirty-a Public Service Announcement
Here is A Public Service Announcement. Let me explain why you should “Keep Your Windows Dirty.” I love gazing out of our windows, but I am convinced that dirty windows save lives. Share it with your friends for a heads up. Birdbrain There is a particular word known as “birdbrain.” If you have heard “birdbrain”…
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Dogs Just Want to Have Fun
Remember that song, Girls Just Want To Have Fun? I know a dog, who knew a dog related to Sparkles, Cindi Lauper’s dog. Apparently, the song was originally written about Sparkles. Due to her label, Cyndi eventually changed the “Dog” in the title “Dogs Just Want To Have Fun” to “Girls.” Little fun trivia fact…
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Squirrels—The World’s Oldest Pandemic
Have you ever wondered about the world’s oldest pandemic? By the way, my name is Aspen, and I hate squirrels. There, I said it. As an avid guardian of my human parents and the land we own, I can enthusiastically say that I despise squirrels. I’m not biased either. I’ve conducted a scientific poll with…
