Lisa Bernardi

2 months ago | cuteness.com | Lisa Bernardi

Every pet parent wishes they could talk to their pup, but many don't realize just how much dogs are able to communicate without words. Facial expressions are one of the primary forms of nonverbal communication dogs use to show their feelings, convey their needs, and ask questions. Learning to understand your canine's facial expressions can even help you spot medical issues before more serious symptoms appear, leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Jan 12, 2025 | cuteness.com | Lisa Bernardi

Of all the chores you gladly take on for the sake of your dog's health and happiness, trimming their nails might be among your least favorite. Very rarely do pups immediately tolerate having their nails clipped without putting up a fight; those who don't actively try to wriggle away may lash out in fear. As the human wielding the clippers, the pressure to cut your canine's nails short enough for their comfort but not so short you inadvertently injure them is immense.

Jan 7, 2025 | cuteness.com | Lisa Bernardi

Getting a dog in the early 1900s was a very different process from what it's like today. For one, the options were much different. Today, there are countless new dog breeds that did not exist at the turn of the 20th century. These include Australian sheepdogs and Belgian Malinois, as well as designer mixes like Labradoodles and Puggles that hadn't even been dreamed of yet. Families looking to adopt a dog in the 20th century also had vastly different needs compared to today's hopeful adopter.

Dec 4, 2024 | huffpost.com | Lisa Bernardi

It was June of 2020 when I realized I no longer wanted to live in the United States. Riding out the pandemic in a guest bedroom at my parents’ house, I’d spent the summer watching in horror as half the country protested the violent murder of George Floydand the other half mystifyingly seemed to celebrate it. Donald Trump was up for reelection, a race it seemed he might win despite already having been impeached.

Dec 4, 2024 | flipboard.com | Lisa Bernardi

1 day agoNobody defines Poppy Bush’s presidency by the fact that he pardoned his progeny. The moral: Shut the fck up about Hunter Biden, please. Sit yourselves down here around the turf fire, my friends, and let me tell you the fable of the Lucky American Businessman. This American businessman came from a …