The Daily Barker
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Dog Birthday Ideas
July 7, 2015 was a very special day. It was the day that Sully (Minna’s BFF, cousin, and next door neighbor) was born. Or so I thought… Each year since Sully was rescued his birthday has been celebrated on July 7 with either an over-the-top decorated...
Fourth of July Tips
This Saturday we celebrate our great country, the United States of America. Backyard barbecues, family gatherings, a day spent on the lake, and of course fireworks. How many of you used to love fireworks until you became a dog-parent? It is hard to...
The Sea Hare – by the Beach BUM
Greetings fellow Beach BUMS! This week I am going to discuss a special little sea creature that most people could care less about. This little creature is not colorful or beautiful. It does not leap out of the water to catch your attention in an...
Thematic Thursday: Interactive Walk with Children
Last Thursday I wrote about a thoughtful and peaceful Walk Through the Woods. Well, today I’m sticking to my theme, hence Thematic Thursday. Today I’d like to talk about using your walk through the woods as a Interactive Walk with your children. Create experiences...
Sully’s Perspective on Quarantine
I can remember the day so clearly. It was Friday, March 13 when my human didn’t wake up for work. I was a little concerned for her, but relished at the thought of her staying home with me for the day. After all, she had a busy week and I needed some...
My Summer Bucket List
Happy summer, everyone! It’s Minna here. Here in Michigan, summer is my favorite time of the year. It’s finally sunny outside and I get to strut my stuff by the beach. Since summer is such a special time, I thought I would share my official 2020 summer bucket List....
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Minna and the Canine Club’s blog! We are so glad you are here.
We believe that every child is a hero, and it is our hope is that our blog posts about our favorite dog characters (Minna, Blue, Maggie, and Clancy) will inspire kids and adults alike to be the best they can be. We love our dogs and we love books, so please join us in this adventure as we share some teaching tips and ideas, Minna’s recommended library books, Maggie’s Monday Message, Courage from Blue, and of course, Clancy’s favorite recipes for kids.
As Minna and the Canine Club would say, “Tails up, it’s time for an adventure!”
-Whimsical Writers
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