About
Life With Dogs has grown from my personal blog and creative outlet on Blogger. It is my mission to fetch the most interesting and relevant dog news and video for your consumption when I’m not busy creating goofy cartoons and Photoshopped dog fun, or starting a thought provoking debate on our active fan page. In other words, I’m all over the place.
Speaking of our fan page, I can’t recommend enough that you check it out. It is an engaged, compassionate and passionate crowd, and I’ve learned much this year just by observing. It may sound corny, but it’s hard not to love these people when you get to know them. They are dog lovers extraordinaire. But don’t listen to me – find our reader comments or check out our Facebook feedback.
As one reader so succinctly put it:
The Road Dogs says:
Life With Dogs is funny AND informative and I like that you don’t mind getting a little political at times and your blog hop has introduced me to so many cool people and animals. The total entertainment package – kind of a “Daily Show” for animal lovers!
Another recent comment that stays with me as I type my next 2 a.m. post:
Kristine says:
I love your site, it is so much more than just a typical blog. I know everytime I visit I am going to find a reason to laugh and/or cry. In a way, Life With Dogs is a community we all share…
ABOUT THE DOGS
Nigel Buggers
DOB: 7-7-01
State of birth: Kansas GASP! Recent discovery: Nigel was in fact born in West Virginia
Weight: seventy six pounds – really!
Favorite color: pink
Favorite question: What does this button do?
Likes: Peanut butter, tattoos, frosty paws, walks without the Labs (no idea), Whippet ladies (he is still a sighthound – sorry Sola), soft blankets and pillows, car rides, bully sticks, his martingale collar, any form of love, singing, soft dirt.
Dislikes: Non-dog people (and he can tell), slippery floors, anything that resembles work, cold, heat, dust, rough blankets, any cat other than ours, ankle-biters, aggressive dogs, property taxes, doors closing quickly, people who call him too skinny, Michael Vick.
More here: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=462479
Nigel Buggers on Facebook: facebook.com/nigelbuggers (only invites with a note can be accepted – please include one)
Sola Fide
DOB: 12-24-03
State of birth: Vermont
Weight: eighty pounds
Favorite color: grass stain green
Favorite question: Are you going to smoke that?
Likes: Mountain biking, mud puddles, being cradled like a baby, butt tucking, people, cats, fetching anything, defending the house, dock diving, swimming, flying through the house at breakneck speed, anything with sugar in it.
Dislikes: Bath mats, lawn mannequins, thunderstorms and sticks.
Truffles a.k.a. Fudge Pants, Fudgepants
DOB: 2-18-06
State of birth: Vermont
Weight: unmeasurable
Favorite color: gravy brown
Favorite question: Are you going to eat that?
Likes: Gravy, kitty litter, any breathing being, Chester Hoover, full body wagging, love, joy, goodness.
Dislikes: The 4th of July, thunderstorms, Godiva Landis, most anything Nigel does, sudden loud noises, mean people, dieting.
Dog Bait
Boo a.k.a. Cracker
DOB: Uncertain – approximate age is seven.
State of birth: Vermont
Weight: eighteen pounds
Favorite color: white
Favorite question: Could you report Nigel to Crimestoppers?
Likes: Heights, food, solitude.
Dislikes: Anything requiring a personality. Life with dogs.
Your Tour Guide
I’m the nut behind the cartoons, the antagonist who stirs up trouble and controversy in fan discussions; the ghost writer for Nigel Buggers. But mainly, I’m just a regular guy with a huge soft spot in my heart for dogs. My wife and I reside in Northern Vermont, where I earn my keep as the VP of a technology firm. When I’m not elbow deep in business hassles you may find me here, toiling away at the keyboard in an effort to keep bringing you the best the net has to offer when it comes to all things dog.
My name is Neil, and I love my life with dogs.
more dog goodness:
http://www.facebook.com/lifewithdogs
http://twitter.com/nigelbugger
How can you tell which colors they prefer when Animals are supposedly color blind. Perhaps by the color of their kibble or a favorite toy
By the cats they chase.
LOL! I wish there’s a “Like” button here. I’m glad I’ve found your site…it’s hilarious!
Thank you kindly – and forgive my pronounced tardiness – it’s been that kind of year!
I’m so glad I found your site! I am away from my babies (2 igs 1 minidachs 2 mutts 1 pitty) for 2 weeks esp seeing nige has already helped, plus the content is great.
Thank you so much for finding us! I hope we can see you again when you get back. Send me some pics of your pooches if you have a chance…
So glad we stumbled upon Life With Dogs — which leads me to ask — is there life with OUT dogs?
Oh yes – that would be life with cats.
Yikes.
So glad I stumbled upon your blog, seems really neat. I’ll be sure to check back regularly, I’m sure my (5) dogs would appreciate me reading about dogs not only decorating = )
~ L.
Thanks for letting me know you found us – I do hope you enjoy your time here.
Cheers!
Oh and, I can not imagine life without Dogs. Love all animals but I definitely have a soft spot for Dogs…maybe horses too but I’ve never had one. I’ve read both are similar.
~ L.
I just want to say that I enjoyed the pics on your site… You might be interested to check out my latest collection, Telling Tales of Dusk, which has a poem called, “Rocky’s Irish Setter,” about our neighborhood’s favorite “community” pet, when I was a little girl. Anyway, Happy Blogging! All the best, Terri Kirby Erickson,
I love your site. Just stumbled onto it and am laughing so hard. I love my dogs. Those who are with me and those who are gone. I can’t imagine life without a dog. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is a great site. Jill, Truman, Ritamae and Tommy.
I’m so happy you found us – and thank you!
Hey there. A big bark out to Sola, Truffles & Nigel…and a soft one out to Boo. Appreciate your humor and how you gruff about the tough stuff too. Keep up the good work! I hope we can all be pals. Have a tail waggin’ day!
And a roo to you! We enjoy mixing it up – thanks for your feedback, and for reading.
Neil
I must tell you, people think I am nuts with how much I am letting myself live my dream life with and about dogs. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve lost so many humans to death and my long time companion of 16 year and another of 10 yrs (Kelsey and Maree collie mix, Blk Lab respectively). I’m down to one (Kate beagle mix) and on Monday two more hound mix come home (Molly and Hazel). I find a peace about me when neighbors or friends ask me how to stop a bad behavior in their dogs..its about training the people the dog will follow. I just found your site via Riddles video and am excited to be a regular visitor!
We’re excited to have you, and Riddle has introduced us to a lot of dog lovers this week.
Welcome.
Love your website. Thanks for all the neat content!
Thank you so very much for reading Deborah. Without you I’d just be barking at myself, and that sounds dreadfully boring. I always love hearing from our readers, and if you ever have any questions please feel free to e-mail me.
Neil, I am so glad to finally meet the nut behind the wheel.
Your work totally rocks my world. Nigel is definitely a greyhound that my guys aspire to.
Nut behind the wheel. I love it. Thank you Terri!
There is not a more entertaining brood that I would follow out here in the blog-o-sphere. My day is not complete without my daily dose of “Life With Dogs”. You brighten my heart and get me motivated to help the furries in the world. Good Dogs and the wonderful people behind them – We love you dearly!
Thank you for bringing the daily smiles!!!
Thank you for always being so kind. ♥
Awesome Site, It is now on me must “check daily” bookmarks.
Thanks
Hello George, and thanks for keeping us in mind. Sorry about last week’s outage!
nice to find the site, will be checking back often (O: woof woof
Major ditto @ Kristine —”In a way, Life With Dogs is a community we all share.” Life with Dogs is also the most TonytheTiger G R E A T place to visit I know about. Thought I’d seen it all on Life with Dogs. Laughed PML at humor which could send a wholelotta comedians to the unemployment line. But. When I saw Meet the Press photograph w/ David Gregory second from left and all guests wearing Snuggies I snapped like a twig in a thunderstorm. I am now officially infrigginlove w/INIGEL. If there were not a faboo lady named Mrs. Author who wears an I Love Lucy apron and makes Nigel French Toast topped with warm Vermont maple syrup I’m thinking a gaggle of damsels in the ether would band together and concoct a plan to kidnap him. I for certain would don my Sunday ALF mask and be the wheel man. Yep. Life with Dogs is a community we all share. Ans we two- leggeds and our four-leggeds are just waysofrigginmuch happier because of Neil aka NIGEL. I know Grandmother Earth and Grandfather Sky sent NIGEL and Life with Dogs to me. On days I need to full throttle snort and down and dirty guffaw LIfe with Dogs is there. On days I need a warm and fuzzy awwwww video Life with Dogs is there. On days I’m feeling real NPR and PBS’ish Life with Dogs has a beri beri cool video with a free ticket to Wonderland. I’m just” Mad about the Boy.”
As am I. Much ♥
Sorry not sure if this is where i leave this sort of comment or not but i will go ahead and do it anyway
I am really loving your site – there is so much to see and be a part of – thanks
It’s a fine place, and I thank you Nettie.
How do we reach you to submit a video or picture? This one is not dog related, but worth a watch: tagging bears in Algonquin Park – Ontario.
http://algonquincanoeing.blogspot.com/2009/03/rick-mercer-visits-algonquin-park.html
prrrr…pfff…pff Gagá saysz hello Nigel! I’am a grrrown up kitty now rrrretired and living in the Caribbean. Rrrremember me? The only kitty who dared to jump in the middle of a dog crrrowded fb page.
YES!! Wherever have you gone??
Recently stumbled across your site. LOVE IT!! Keep up the good work.
Would like to know how I could forward some of your videos? Don’t understand why my P.C can’t forward email through your Windows Live? My PC contains Windows 7. Thanks.
Your best bet is to send a link to the post – the videos can not be pulled and sent individually.
And thank you.
How is Sugar Ray doing?
See the comment thread on his post. No new news yet…
I love your site and have bookmarked it.
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I’m sitting here with one eye after having surgery for a torn retina. I am surrounded by my three Jack Russell Terriers who have come to accept my covered eye. I was feeling sorry for myself and so I searched out Life With Dog. I love you guys and your two legged companions who make me laugh and remind me what is important in life. Even if I’m blind in one eye, I’ll still be able to view Life With Dogs and laugh my ass off. Thanks, You are the best. Jill
What a wonderful site you have! Glad I was sent this today!! Great work!
Phyllis at PAWTV.org (Pet Adoption World TV).
Aaahhhh..This site feels like home to me. I’ve been on it for hours,trying to absorb every word,picture and video. It’s encouraging to know that someone else shares my love and passion for animals. In other words, I’m not the only crazy dog fanatic who eats, sleeps and breaths everything dog. Literally, I have dog hair stuck on my lip and my goopy lip gloss is making it impossible to remove. I guess it would help if I could just peel myself away from the computer and get to the mirror. Ooh! but this site is just too good!! Lol. Thank you for the entertainment and education. Much appreciated!