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3.24.12 Is it a fish or a carrot?
Can someone explain how you turn a plan old carrot into a fish? This kind of food carving amazes me. I mean really, look at the detail. I took this home from dinner at my favorite Chinese place to eat, Grace’s Fortune. I like carrots. This actually must have been a very very big carrot based on the center part of the fish. The dogs like carrots, sort of. They always want them when I am eating them, but later on I find little shredded pieces all around the house. Actually Sofie likes them. Louise just makes like she is eating it and then stuffs it under a piece of furniture for me to find later in the week. I once tried to make a penguin out of an eggplant…. no don’t even ask how it turned out. Just another dogdaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
3.21.12 I am better because of them
I am a better person because of my dogs. I have had to learn a lot over the years about caring, and sharing, and patience. The gifts that they have all brought me have been immeasurable. My first rescue, Jazmine, taught me humility. I had her for 2 days. I had just graduated college (I thought I could take on the world), when I rescued her. She ate my comforter and my hairbrush in the first 24 hours. I learned I was not as all knowing as I thought and had to rehome her. My second dog, Nikki (many years later), taught me that I could actually be a good parent. Nikki was a pure bred Cocker Spaniel who I adopted at 8 weeks old. Together we had 18 years of caring and sharing and kindness. Nikki was my first baby. I spent hours everyday training her for off leash control and when she was about 4 I had my daughter. The love and devotion Nikki gave me over the years was wonderful. When the kid’s found Squash E Bear walking along the road and he came to live with us, he became my greatest teacher. He taught me unconditional trust and love in a way I never knew. Giving him shots twice a day, he never complained or questioned my purpose, and always was by my side in return. He also brought the family together at a time we really needed it. Louise (Lulu Bell) has taught me patience and quiet control. She is fearful and needs time to handle the world. I have learned to be quiet with her. Sofie is teaching me persistence and consistency. I must stay on task and must work with her in a repetitive manner. Lessons, lessons, lessons. Thank you all. I am a better human because of all of you. Just another dogdaz morning at the zoo ❤
3.20.12 “Sit” “Come” “Break”
Notice that the dogs are off leash while I am taking this picture, It is the first time that we took a walk together into the deep woods. And now, with the daily training that I have been doing with both the dogs (Sofie on the e-collar and Lulu on the Clicker & treats), they are actually at a point where I can drop the leash and even Sofie stays where she is placed. OMG!!!! What a pleasure. In only 2 weeks I have really seen an incredible difference. Sofie is coming in from the yard when called, she is much more attentive, and seems to be calmer over all. Last week we worked on “Sit,” “CalmCome,” and “Break.” (I just made a Fruedian slip and wrote “Calm” instead of “Come,” until I just edited it. LOL ) This week we added the “Place” command. I like “Place,” it is going to really help me to have them sit on towels at the door instead of go charging into the house with muddy paws. Now don’t think that I am kidding myself that these two angels won’t go charging off after a ‘SQUIRREL!!!!!’ or a fox, but at least I have a chance for Sofie to return. And I want to give a shout out to Sofie’s trainer John Poole, who is starting his own company and actually has created his own WordPress site, LizzasK9Training. So far, so good with my little SoSo (Sofie Bear).
What was that noise? Can we chase it?
Just another DogDaz morning at our house ❤
Giant Ball or Tiny Puppy? You decide
Is This a Tiny Puppy or a Giant Ball?
Scientists at MIT are struggling with an issue of photographic perspective. At first glance, the image above appears to be of a tiny puppy laying next to a tennis ball.
“But what if it’s actually a normal-sized dog laying next to a giant novelty tennis ball?” asks Dr. Norman Friedlander, an aesthetics researcher. He posed this very question to his colleagues, and what was once dismissed as a cute little puppy photo has become a scientific quandary for the ages.
Via Tombygirl.
3.17.12 Sleeping With The Toys
My toy
I think I am noticing a pattern with Louise. She likes to sleep on her toys,
This is mine!
She seems to always have her paw on something or it is under her, Sometimes, multiple toys are under her at the same time, Is this a ‘This is mine so leave it alone’ thing, or is it just that she feels secure touching something when she goes to sleep. I never had a dog that actually lied on the toys this way. I originally thought that it was to keep Sofie away from them (which it could be), but, as you can see in the first shot, she even likes to just stretch out and touch a toy and then fall asleep.
My Toy - Do Not Touch
This week Louise was really in love with this frog that I got at the grocery store for St. Patrick’s Day, but tonight Sofie got it from her and they ripped it in half. The usual stuffing everywhere, quick find the squeaker before they swallow it,,,, you know the drill kind of toy. Well it did last almost 3 days, which is kind of a record around here. It was funny because Lulu was squeaking the frog during business calls this week and I had to apologize to people because I did not want to stop her she was having so much fun. We did not even have him long enough for me to get him in a picture.
Mine, mine, mine
I do think that animals like to cuddle with their toys like we humans do (well some of us). Sofie always carries around Beaver (her lovey), so maybe, Lulu finds comfort in knowing that one of her many play things is near by.
Just another dogdaz morning at our house ❤
3.12.12 I will return! I promise.
Waiting
Dear Louise & Sofie,
I am sorry but I can not always take the two of you with me every place that I go. I can not take you to the grocery store – they do not allow dogs in places where there is food. I can not take you to the cafe – no dogs are allowed in those types of places. I have tried to take you over to the college, but I got yelled at for having you in the building. I do not like leaving you home but sometimes I do not have a choice. The world outside our house is not always dog friendly, and they will not let me bring you in with me. I don’t like to leave you in the car because I worry that you will get to hot and die. I have a strict rule that it must be under 70 degrees (F) for you to wait in the car for me. I am sorry puppies, but sometimes you just have to be home without me. I know it is not easy to wait, but you are getting to be big girls now and you can handle it. I love you very much and will always return. – Mom
Just another dogdaz morning at our house ❤
3.11.12 Labby Love
Lulu loves Mojo
It is interesting to me how animals show their likes and dislikes of other animals. Louise has been in love with the boydog next door since she first laid eyes on him. When Mo’s dad throws the frisbee, they all go running, Mo jumps in the air and catches it, and then he gives it to Louise to bring it back. We walk with Mo almost every day. Mo’s Mom tells me that when I text her phone to see if she is ready, Mo knows that it must mean we are all going walking. When my fools get loose, the one good thing is I know where they will run to, Mo’s house. I thought about teaching Lulu to ring their door bell (she is actually tall enough).that way they could just let her in — “Mojo, your girlfriend’s here!” Just another dog day morning at our house. ❤
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