The Straight Poop: Salon DeMars
By Drake the Dog
Reader Columnist
Do your ears hang low? Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot, can you tie them in a …
By Drake the Dog
Reader Columnist
Do your ears hang low? Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot, can you tie them in a …
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today?
We’re going on a field trip indoors to escape the smoke! So take a deep breath …
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks, seeing my life flash before me. It’s time to …
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am taking my humans today?
A few of my well-meaning pack mates suggested that I get a pair of doggles (goggles for …
By Reader Staff
We would like to humbly submit our own Reader mascot, Drake, for your consideration as Sandpoint’s Ambassadog. Drake has earned the distinction as our only canine reporter. …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It’s a fact: Sandpoint has a love affair with dogs. You see it walking the streets daily. You see it in the summer issue of …
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today? Spring is in the air, and it’s time to find some fabric to re-upholster my dog …
By Drake the Dog
Reader Staff
Where am I taking my humans on this first Saturday of 2016? My Black lab mix, rescue pup friend Pepper has been barkin’ up …
By Drake the Dog
Reader Staff
Where am I taking my humans today?
It’s snowy night in Sandpoint, and I’m all decked out with a bright light secured on my …
By Drake the Dog
Reader Columnist
Where am I going to take my humans today? They are whooshing and schussing along with me to The Alpine Shop. I’m going on …
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