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Monday Mischief: Changing of the Guard

Yard security 2023 – Charles and Jolie

 

Yard Security 2014 – Sofie and Louise

 

Yard Security 2010 – Squash E Bear and Louise

I noticed that as the security guards we hire get smaller in size, they have a lot more yard to cover. They appear to get further and further from the big tree so that they can see what is happening. It looks to me like Charles and Jolie have worked out their parameter strategies. I must say that Jolie is very fast whenever a squirrel touches down.

I don’t know who I am more afraid of, the 2 ankle biters or the big 100 lb ball of fluff. Squash never barked unless he really meant it (and what a bark it was) vs the littles who never stop yapping.

What kind of mischief did you get into today?

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on February 20, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Black and White Sunday: Purple Dreams

Nine was such a good sleeper. He could really lay anywhere and just immediately fall asleep. I envy that in a cat.

Have a wonderful Black and White Sunday.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on February 19, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Wonderful Wednesday: Photo Fail

We got haircuts and no matter how hard Mom tried, we did not want her to take a good picture of the 2 of us.

Here is the best we let her get. She says we look so pretty.

Do you like to go to the groomer?

 

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on February 8, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Black and White Sunday: Memories of Nine

A sweet memory of Mr. Nine from 2015.

This month he would have been 12. We miss him a great deal.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on February 5, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Wonderful Wednesday: Nappers

 

Sometimes, napping with friends is just so much more comfortable, don’t you think? Are you are solo napper? Or do you like to cuddle nap with friends?

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on February 1, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Monday Mischief: Let’s Snuffle

Do you have a snuffle? They are mats that are perfect for hiding treats in so we have to work at finding them.

Jolie is absolutely obsessed with nose work; Charles, not so much.

Snuffling is a brain game. This is like dog scent hide-and-seek. Since dogs have millions (or more) scent receptors than we do, this is a great way to activate that part of their brain. According to The Dog People at Rover.com, the scent-processing part of a dog’s brain is about 40 times larger than in humans, making it about 1/8th of a dog’s total brain space.

Snuffle mats have a lot of benefits:

  • Slow down a fast eater
  • Encourage reluctant eaters
  • Help anxious or bored dogs burn energy and distract them
  • Help with cognitive decline/dementia

Do you want to learn more about using a snuffle mat? Check out this info from RUFFLE SNUFFLE, they say they are the original.

What kind of mischief did you get into today?

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on January 30, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Black and White Sunday: Perfect Me

Charles here: Black and white Sundays are perfect for my coloring, don’t you think? What are you up to today?

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on January 29, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Wonderful Wednesday: Let’s Roll

Happiness is rolling with your friends!

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on January 25, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Black and White Sunday: The Step

Whoever controls the step, controls the action. – Jolie Olie the Muppet

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Posted by on January 22, 2023 in Dogs

 

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Wonderful Wednesday: My Day With Grammie

Jolie here: Mom took me to visit Grammie. She is in a special place that helps her; it is called ‘assisted living.’ Grammie is going to be 98 and can’t get around like she used to. Even though she really is a cat person, she enjoyed my visit with her. I think I was pretty good with the old lady. I sat on her lap and I tried to kiss her.

Mom said if I get good at this old people stuff, maybe when the triple-demic quiets down, she will take me to visit old people more often. There was only one problem though: it was a million degrees in the room and I really started to fall asleep. I jumped on Grammie’s bed and took a nap while Mom did other stuff.

When Charles was a younger man (about 6 years ago when he first came to the Zoo), he visited Grammie too. But Charles is kind of set in his ways and isn’t really a lap guy. Charles is a ‘don’t pick me up’ and ‘don’t make me stay on your lap’ kind of dog.

I could really get into this visiting stuff. Unlike Charles, I love car rides, new people, snuggles, and of course, lots of treats. But turn down the thermostat!!!!

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on January 18, 2023 in Dogs

 

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