A farewell message from Drake the Dog
By Reader Staff
Editor’s note: Drake the Dog was the “author” of “The Straight Poop” column for the Reader from July 2015-February 2018. The below piece is his final dispatch, …
Category: The Straight Poop
The Straight Poop: ShakaPaw Pet Market
By Drake the Dog
Reader Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today?
• This place was named after my best trick;
• Papa Psuka takes center stage;
• Customers …
The Straight Poop: Bizarre Bazaar
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today? As the dog days of summer approach, I’m laying down a paw where:
•Most of the …
The Straight Poop: Drake about town
By Drake the Dog
Reader Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today? Sandpoint stay-cation, baby! Everybody sing now: “This town is my town, this town is your town, from …
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 …
The Straight Poop: ATT Wireless Store
By Drake the Dog
Reader Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today? Sade’s “Smooth Operator” keeps playing over and over in my head. Is it because I, too, am …
The Straight Poop: Walker’s Furniture and Mattress
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 …
The Straight Poop: Ponderay Design Center
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today? Instead of barkin’ up a tree and chasing squirrels, I’ve gotta keep cool and do some …
The Straight Poop: Finan McDonald Clothing Company
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today?
I’m standing on the corner in a blizzard with the Mister watching all the girls go …
The Straight Poop: Small Business Saturday – Sandpoint Style
By Drake the Dog
Reader Pet Columnist
Where am I taking my humans today? I’ll give you a clue. Where do dogs go when they lose a tail? A retail …
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