The Love of Dogs
A pub for dogs featuring Cooper and his opinions on guide dog life
Guide dog life
Does Anything Good Ever Come in a Memo?
Does Anything Good Ever Come in a Memo?
The dog overhears a message sent to the humans
How Fake Guide Dogs Pose a Threat to Legit Ones
How Fake Guide Dogs Pose a Threat to Legit Ones
And isn’t it illegal to represent a pet as a service dog or guide dog?
He Sticks to the Route — Except When I’m Daydreaming
He Sticks to the Route — Except When I’m Daydreaming
I appreciate my bright and loving boy for a few reasons:
On National Walk Around Things Day – Let’s Talk Guide Dogs
On National Walk Around Things Day – Let’s Talk Guide Dogs
Seems fitting
Cooper’s Easter Quiz for Dogs
Cooper’s Easter Quiz for Dogs
It’s real quick, just four questions, and here’s the best part — there’s a participation trophy 🏆
Things Your Future Puppy Needs You to Know
Things Your Future Puppy Needs You to Know
It might be love at first sight but remember — puppies are for life
National Dog Biscuit Day?
National Dog Biscuit Day?
Yes, there’s a day for everything and this one’s for the dogs
The Golden Retriever of My Dreams — or Bacon?
The Golden Retriever of My Dreams — or Bacon?
As told totally by Guide Dog Cooper, to his diary
Cooper on the Dating Site For Dogs
Cooper on the Dating Site For Dogs
There’s TinderWolves, and Plenty of Dogs…
Do Guide Dogs Work in Extreme Cold?
Do Guide Dogs Work in Extreme Cold?
I get asked this question when it gets down into the minus-ridiculous range
What Dogs Want To Do On Their Birthdays
What Dogs Want To Do On Their Birthdays
Cooper turns 8 this month — and he has a moment of self-reflection
Why Cooper and the Cats Don’t Make Resolutions
Why Cooper and the Cats Don’t Make Resolutions
As told by Guide Dog Cooper
Is That a Dog? No, It’s a 90 Pound Cat
Is That a Dog? No, It’s a 90 Pound Cat
The taxi driver was out of line not to mention, this rudeness was illegal
Thoughtful Thoughts, by Guide Dog Cooper
Thoughtful Thoughts, by Guide Dog Cooper
For a laid-back kind of dog, Cooper has opinions and will gladly share them when asked, he’s polite that way… so, the following is ‘as told…
Guide Dog Cooper Retells ‘The Night Before Christmas’
Guide Dog Cooper Retells ‘The Night Before Christmas’
Based upon the classic Christmas poem we all know and love, this is Cooper’s Version 2.023 of The Night Before Christmas, as told by the…
Trust a Dog? It’s Hard Enough to Trust My Best Friend
Trust a Dog? It’s Hard Enough to Trust My Best Friend
Remember that ‘Fall back and let me catch you’ game we’ve all played at least once? I was terrible at it, I would have to trust without…
Why Use a White Cane When You Could Have a Dog?
Why Use a White Cane When You Could Have a Dog?
Individuals who use a white cane 🦯 for sight loss get asked this question a lot, I’d like to offer insight into the differences between…
What’s the Difference? Service Dog, Seeing Eye Dog, or Guide Dog
What’s the Difference? Service Dog, Seeing Eye Dog, or Guide Dog
People often refer to Cooper as a Seeing Eye Dog, but he’s not a Seeing Eye Dog, I’ll explain
A Dog’s Haiku Trilogy
A Dog’s Haiku Trilogy
One haiku and two haiku sequences, written and told from the viewpoint of Guide Dog Cooper
A Guide Dog’s Opinion on Riding the Bus
A Guide Dog’s Opinion on Riding the Bus
Cooper and the bus driver who drives a race car in his spare time – told from the dog’s perspective.
Guide Dog Cooper – Waiting for Route 301
Guide Dog Cooper – Waiting for Route 301
One of my favorite bus stories, this one’s about the passengers and is told from the dog’s point of view
How Does a Guide Dog Get the Job?
How Does a Guide Dog Get the Job?
And who decides if a dog is qualified to hold a person’s safety in their hands, or rather – their paws?