School of Art, Design and Architecture, Aalto University, Otaniementie 14, 02150 Espoo Finland — Abstract Human centered design (HCD) and neuroscience are two disciplines as far from each other as any two subjects and generally not to be discussed in the same sentence. But they have more in common than one might think. Both study humans and their behaviors in relation to the world around…

House-training a pug when living in an apartment building — Oh, what a day Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 was. Mummy was the happiest person in the world when she saw me, Mishti, for the first time around 1 pm. Because of the state lockdown for COVID-19, the breeder brought me over, and I got into her arms in the driveway…

I’m back my furry friends! — Sorry for the long break. I had to take care of my mummy after she fell really ill. I know you can understand. …

The horrible truth about dog poop and why you need to pick it up — Pssst… hey you… yes, you. I need to tell you about my morning. I really need to get this out and off my chest. I was on a lovely walk and came across the most repugnant pile of shit. Quite literally. Sorry about the language. On a typical day, I’d…

Pug puppy Mishti prays to be saved — Lick… Lick… Hi, I’m a black pug, Mishti. Thought I’d give you a kiss to start with as I’m new here and out to make friends. ❤ I love to share ‘tails’ of my feats and some troubling thoughts that have crept up lately. Don’t worry I’ll try to be…

House-training a pug when living in an apartment building — You know that sweet aroma of brown fresh extract just after waking up, at the brink of dawn. When you’ve barked your servants awake to let them know you need to go pee-pee pronto. Finding that sweet fragrance that wakes you up from your grogginess to a new day. When…

Free Christmas card template to print and share with loved ones — Can you believe it? There are so many of these colorfully wrapped toys under this fragrant tree from outside. How did they know I’d love to have some of the outside in. All those wrapped boxes too. I want to tear them all to bits. I want to eat that…

And I know best… because “Mishti nose best” always! — Lick… lick… and now we’re best friends forever too! I’m Mishti, a black pug, full of joy and mischief. I’m here to tell you all about my adventures and how I make my owner's life a loving tired mess. My mummy and assistant (a.k.a owner) might complain at times…