The Strudwick File: Naan Too Good, Part II
The Strudwick File: Naan Too Good, Part II
Megyn and her family returned from South Dakota on Sunday after a long day of travel and Strud wasted no time welcoming them home. We’ll let Megyn tell you what happened: The dogs had been staying with their dog walker and were happy to see us. It was late and we didn’t feel like cooking, …
The Strudwick File: Strud Really Milks It
The Strudwick File: Strud Really Milks It
Megyn was making breaded chicken when Strudwick somehow got himself up onto the counter to down half a cup of buttermilk – some of which you can see ended up on his guilty guise: As Megyn noted, however, he did learn a valuable lesson from the ordeal: Moment on the lips, lifetime on the hips. …
The Strudwick File: Strud 3, Invisible Fence 0
The Strudwick File: Strud 3, Invisible Fence 0
Strudwick served up a twofer this week… 1. Another wooden spoon bit the dust. For whatever reason, these are a particular favorite of Strud, and Megyn admitted that it was her mistake for thinking it could stay on the counter in a room that he has access to. Her take: “We got too cocky when …
The Strudwick File: Breaking and Entering
The Strudwick File: Breaking and Entering
Last weekend, we took the whole fam – including the dogs – to visit Doug’s mom, Jackie. Yardley was attending a bat mitzvah in Philadelphia, so we made it into a family trip. We realized bringing Strudwick anywhere outside of his native environment was risky, but we know Jackie has a big mud room with …
The Strudwick File: One of These Things Is Not Like The Other
The Strudwick File: One of These Things Is Not Like The Other
We’ve got a game for you this week… which one of these things DOES NOT BELONG in Strud’s bed?! Look closely and you’ll see Thatcher’s recorder amongst the dog bones. Fortunately, the damage was (relatively) minimal, so Megyn had a quick fix: “Not gonna lie – I sneaked it back into its cover and into …
The Strudwick File: Happy Birthday, Strud!
The Strudwick File: Happy Birthday, Strud!
Guess who turned two on Thursday?! Finally, Strudwick has reached the age they say everything calms down with labs. I have to say, he really does seem much better than, well, any other point in his life. Strud, here’s to many more years of belly rubs and fetching, snuggles and tug-o-war, playing in the yard …
The Strudwick File: Strud Finds a Friend
The Strudwick File: Strud Finds a Friend
Stop the presses! Megyn and Doug have finally found a way to exhaust Strudwick: Meet their neighbor Ollie! Megyn’s take on Strud’s new friend: “GAME CHANGER!” Keep up to date on Strudwick’s latest shenanigans by subscribing to the American News Minute, Megyn’s free weekly email that delivers all the news you need straight to your …
The Strudwick File: A Tough Pill to Swallow
The Strudwick File: A Tough Pill to Swallow
Last we spoke, Strudwick had somehow managed to devour a container of minestrone soup his dog sitter Holly was planning to eat for dinner. Here’s a reminder of the damage: Holly was watching Strud and his sister Thunder while Megyn was on vacation, and the shenanigans didn’t stop with the soup. Following the supper steal, …
The Strudwick File: Strud – and ‘His Accomplice’ – Strike Again
The Strudwick File: Strud – and ‘His Accomplice’ – Strike Again
While Megyn and her family are enjoying spring break in Montana, Strudwick and his sister Thunder are at home in Connecticut with their dog sitter Holly. In case Megyn and Doug wondered if Strud saves his shenanigans for them, this incident confirms he is an equal opportunity offender. Holly was planning on having minestrone soup …
The Strudwick File: Good Timing, Strud!
The Strudwick File: Good Timing, Strud!
This week, Strud managed to poop in his crate. Sadly for Doug, it happened on a morning Megyn was out of town and he was managing both dogs and all three kids by himself (good timing, Strud!). He also destroyed Thunder’s invisible fence collar, which required the purchase of a new one. You can see …
The Strudwick File: Adventures of Doggy Day Care
The Strudwick File: Adventures of Doggy Day Care
Well, Strud does not have a parasite anymore; nor does he have salmonella, which was the vet’s other concern – she mentioned the words “public health issue” and “Department of Health,” so… phew! In the end, she recommended that we put him on a sensitive stomach diet that involves special dog food and a STRICT …
The Strudwick File: The Tale of the Table
The Strudwick File: The Tale of the Table
Strudwick has been a perfect angel all week… except for the table and lamp he broke: When he knocked over the table, this screw came out. As you can see, the lamp is a bit dinged up, but – all things considered – it could have been worse. Keep up to date on Strudwick’s latest …