Ah well. I hate the earth.

Then why don't you just go and live someplace else?

Because "running out of things to bark at" is major quality-of-life issue for dogs. It's not like they can just bark at the wall when they're bored - oh wait.

Wordy McWordson. One of the things that causes dogs to suffer in the day to day periods when they must be alone is TOO MUCH STIMULUS. With no reason to bark, most of the time, they sleep!

Yes, boredom is a problem when a dog has been trained to expect stimulus or when they aren't tired out enough through exercise.

My number one tip for pooches who get over stressed at home is to limit their range. If a crate isn't possible, shade the windows and give them a nice place to snooze.

Jeez. I can see the frustration of dogs (like the hyper-breed Jack Russell shown in that ad) who are over stimulated with no outlet turning into aggression.

I have to admit, I am too much of a cheapskate to buy a cloth bag. All of mine have been free.

Me too. AND I forget to carry them.

This is me...loads of gimme conference bags, mostly canvas. I did, however, just put them downstairs in a spot by the door that I hope will make me more likely to grab one when I go out.

That picture of the pooch porthole makes me laugh and laugh.

That's crazy.

My sister's dogs would love it. I think it would drive my sister crazy -- plus all the fences are shared --- so your neighbor is willing to give up privacy so your dog can bark?

These days you can get reusable bags for a buck each. Safeway, Tops, and Grocery outlet all sell them for that price in my neighborhood. Given that Olympia is still a small town, I can't believe you can't find them for a buck or two in urban areas.

If we had a dog porthole, Chloe the dalmatian (sweet but DUMB) would bonk her head every time. I guarantee it.

Kato the coon hound, OTOH, would use it to Plan And Scheme. And spy on the pit bull next door.

That picture of the pooch porthole makes me laugh and laugh.

It's awfully cute. Our spastic Beagle would love it but it would definitely be crazy making.

The first place I saw those $1 reusable bags? Walmart. Haven't seen them at Target here yet.

Trader Joe's has nice reusable bags. I purchased two of them and they happen to be perfect for carting the 35-40 audios books I borrow per month from the library. But I seldom remember to take one with me when I walk out the door without a plan.

While I'd rather use my gimme bags than to buy new ones, the compact nature of the Baggus does make them more attractive on that count.

These days you can get reusable bags for a buck each. Safeway, Tops, and Grocery outlet all sell them for that price in my neighborhood. Given that Olympia is still a small town, I can't believe you can't find them for a buck or two in urban areas.

You can get them for a buck here as well. They're all over the place.