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Monday Mischief: Glow In The Dark Dogs

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It is getting dark earlier every day and sometimes Mommy doesn’t get to walk us until after the sun goes down. She is afraid that zombies and cars are going to hit us, so she has us flashing and shining in the dark. How do you stay safe when walking in the dark?

 

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on October 23, 2017 in Dogs

 

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Monday Mischief: 10 Tips for Walking Dogs In Extreme Heat

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The incredible heat wave that is blanketing the United States continues. It is impossible to be outside for very long. Louise doesn’t care how hot it is, she still wants to go for her twice daily walks.

Here are my tips for taking your dog out in extreme heat:

  • Walk early or late. Before the heat builds up.

  • Know your dog, especially if they have those cute smushy flat faces, like pugs. Breathing can be hard on them in the heat. Heavy set dogs like Sofie with her massive coat of fur, should be outside for only short periods (20 minutes maximum).

  • Dogs don’t sweat. Make sure to keep them hydrated. Check their gums and skin for signs of dehydration.

  • Dogs cool from their paws and belly. Don’t waste water on the top of them.

  • Jump from one shady spot to the next trying to avoid as much sunny street as possible. If you can’t go from shade to shade then try to walk on dirt or grass or at least move quickly.

  • The dog understands that it is hot and will be fine with a shorter than normal stroll. (Or so I try to convince Louise.)

  • Do regular paw checks. Hot paws are bad. Cool paws are good. Water down the paws immediately if hot. Touch your dogs paws at home to get a sense of what they feel like temperature wise when normal.

  • We tend to take sit breaks in the shade, on the grass or dirt if we can. Sofie likes to dig down to the cool stuff. As long as it is not in someone’s yard, I let her dig away.

  • Room temperature water is much better to bring than ICE. On a hot day, ice is toooo cold and could have a negative effect. Use your water bottle to cool paws and drink.

  • Stay close to home. This way if you see the furry struggling, you can get home lickety split (aka – fast).

Sofie wants to plant herself next to the sunflowers and not move. Sounds like a plan to me!

What COOL mischief did you get into today?

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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on July 25, 2016 in Dogs

 

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Monday Mischief: What The Tide Drags In

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It may be cold but we still like to go down to the docks and chase whatever the wind blows our way.  Lately the water has been really low when we get there and we can see so many interesting things.  Mom won’t let us jump off and explore the bottom though, she thinks it is dangerous.  It looks really cool to us.  What do Mom’s know anyway!

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Posted by on November 24, 2014 in Dogs

 

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Monday Mischief: Remembering Past Mischief

Originally posted on 31 January 2012 at 6:01: Give it to me! It’s Mine!!!

I think it is funny how dogs want to possess everything; especially if another animal has it.  Louise and Sofie only want a toy if the other is playing with it, and then…..  oh my goodness, the whining that comes out of Sofie is ridiculous.  I really am going to have to get a tape recorder and have you all listen because it is like the world has ended and she really is in pain.  “Mommy, Louise has this…. Louise is taking the ring…. look Mommy, it’s mine… mine….MINE!”  Now I can’t say that Lulu is much better because just when things calm down she goes and steals something from Sofie’s pile.  The other day I gave them both bones before I went to the store, so that they might behave for C while I was gone.  Well I came home to find that one bone was played with while the other was almost perfect.

They only want what the other has.  I never know if I should buy two of the same bones or toys, or just one. They both play with the same one until it is destroyed, eaten, or taken away by me, so why bother getting two. Currently, their favorite backyard toy (which actually I think has sneaked into the house, because I just put it in the toy bin (come to think of it)), is a destroyed soft frisbee that Mojo’s humans were going to throw out because he had eaten out the center.  Well, not only do they love it, but it also has become a favorite of Miss Kitty.  Kitty likes to roll on top of it and cover it with her fluffy body.  She thinks that Sofie can’t see her hiding it.  You can imaging the pandemonium that ensues when Sofie realizes that Kitty is trying to pull a fast one on her.

Another interesting dynamic is that Lulu likes me to pull the rings and gets really ticked off when Sofie hones in on the play. So I got a three ring pull, but they both want to tug on the same ring. Hummmm…. very interesting.

One of my greatest pleasures is watching my two goofballs play.  They are silly and funny and just make me stop for a minute in my busy day and remember what is important.  Now don’t go telling them the truth – all the toys really are mine!

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Posted by on November 17, 2014 in Dogs

 

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Monday Mischief: Fall Fields

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We love to run in the field on a lovely fall day.  We have to wait until all the kids are gone from the school yard, but then… it is all ours.  Just Sofie and me (and Mom, of course). – Louise

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Posted by on November 10, 2014 in Dogs

 

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Monday Mischief: Glow In The Dark Dogs

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In the United States yesterday we entered our winter time change by rolling back the clock 1 hour.  “Fall back, spring forward.”  Since Mommy walks us when she gets home from the office, many days it will be dark in the winter months.  So she bought us both these reflective vest.  She says “now cars can see you when we are walking.”  I understand why Louise needs one because she is black, like the night, but me, that is just silly.  Mommy really should have one for herself, come to think of it, because she is always dressed in black and the cars may hit her first before they ever see us.  We also got to use our vests for Halloween when we dressed up as school crossing guards.  My vest is kind of tight but Mommy pulls it to fit on my tummy.  We are ready for walks in the daylight again and winter hasn’t even started yet. –  Your reflective blond friend – Sofie Bear

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This is a blog hop. I hopped it from Snoopy’s DogBlog. Check them out for more mischief.

 

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on November 3, 2014 in Dogs

 

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