RSS

Tag Archives: Dogs

1.18.12 6:45: Boy, does that look uncomfortable!

18 Jan

Lulu in HER chair with a head rest

Louise likes to sit in her own chair in my office (yes we have blogged about this before). I know that many of you have complained that she does not look comfortable.  I have offered her alternatives and she always seems to choose only her chair.  So I put my piano bench next to it so she could spread out and now she looks equally as uncomfortable (she is fast asleep).  No telling what a dog will like. Somehow she finds what looks like the most uncomfortable positions in the world to fall asleep in.  What’s with that?  She likes to have her head up on a pillow or something higher then her body.  Very interesting, don’t you think?  I never really know how I am going to find her.

She tried the bean bag chair but after a few naps decided it wasn't for her.

Well it is just another DogDaz morning at my house.

Here she is fast asleep in my office chair when I went for coffee. I did not have the heart to wake her. (See HER chair in the background.)

 
6 Comments

Posted by on January 18, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Wednesday Wolf Cub

18 Jan
 
5 Comments

Posted by on January 18, 2012 in Animals, Dogs

 

Tags: , , , , , ,

1.17.12 7:59: Live like…..

17 Jan

I can not find the author of this piece but it looks like so much fun that I wanted to share it.  How different my life would be if I lived like someone left the gate open. My initial thought is, “Wow, that would be so cool!”  To run wild and do what ever you want. But then the grown up responsible me steps in. ‘The reason I have the gates are to keep the animals safe.  I don’t think it is safe to leave the gate open (I’m sure I am missing the point?). My job is to keep the dogs from the world of cars and foxes that could hurt or even kill them.  Does the picture mean live your life with abandon?  With no worries?  I think dogs live their lives in the moment.  Around here, that moment is almost always safe and secure.  I love to watch Louise run laps around the property as fast as she can – Zoom zoom Zoom.  When you have a fearful dog like Lulu, to see her fully engaged in something that gives her pure joy, like her running at full hound speed, is just such pleasure to watch.  When I open the back door and release the dogs, zoom, they both run with such zeal across the yard to catch whatever squirrel made the mistake of being on the ground at that time.  Maybe the quote should say “Live… like someone made sure the gate was closed.”  Just another DogDay morning at my house. ❤

Sofie chasing butterflies near the gate

Lulu smiling after a run

 
12 Comments

Posted by on January 17, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

1.16.12 12:00: Eating my bad mood for lunch

16 Jan

lulu the day she came to live with us

I was having an OK morning and then something changed and the day seemed to take a nose dive from there.  Not exactly sure why, but it got me wondering if dogs have bad days.  I don’t seem to have moody dogs.  In general they are both pretty happy unless sick. Is there such a thing as a moody dog?  I do think dogs have a range of emotions: they get sad (like when they are away from their family for to long or one of their friends die) or they feel scared or anxious and I definitely know they get happy, but do they ever have just a ‘bad day.’  I think sometimes that I would really like to come back in my next life as a dog, but only if it is to some happy person who will love me and honor me the way I deserve. Well, now I feel better just thinking about the dogs.  They do make my world brighter.  Well, just another DogDaz afternoon at my house. ❤

 
4 Comments

Posted by on January 16, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: , , , , , , ,

1.15.12 13:05: Don’t make me go out there!!

15 Jan

Colin Ross Jack: Dogwalk Snow Scene

I really do not want to get dressed and walk.  Sofie does not mind since she likes to just be out in the yard and run around and bark and do her business but Lulu does not like that idea, she demands her walk.  Getting dressed to go outside on a freezing day like today is really not fun.  Winter has been very nice in the Mid-Atlantic and I have gotten spoiled not to have to wear my face mask and 27 layers of clothes.  I bought Lulu a new sweater last night because I worry about her skinny little body with the single layer of hound hair (of course when I got it home I noticed it was ripped and it was the last one in her size – doesn’t it always happen that way).  I am always searching for that perfect dog walking gear for me in freezing weather that won’t cost a million dollars.  I have yet to find it.  My gloves are never good enough.  I have tried mittens but they don’t seem to do it either. I tried the ones that let your fingers come through and then have a little pocket that you can move back and forth (what a bother!).  I tried liners in my gloves.  I must have 20 different types of gloves in my box but none of them make me happy.

I wear this face mask thing called a Balaclava. It keeps me covered except for my eyes.  When it is ridiculously cold at night, I even take off my glasses (because they feel like hot steel going into my skin).  Those are the times I really have to trust the dogs to lead me.  It used to be funny because I would walk blind Sqaush E Bear without my glasses in the dark and he would be my leader:  Is that the blind leading the blind?  LOL

And, when it is really really really bad, now don’t laugh, I wear my terrycloth bathroom, which is down to the floor, under my coat.  That seems to be the only thing that really cuts the sting.

Snowball Smile

Now I love a nice snowy walk so don’t get me wrong and there is nothing like playing in the snow with a pack of dogs, but I don’t have any snow today, just wind and ice.  Well, here I go….  It’s just another freezing cold windy DogDaz afternoon at my house. ❤

For my football friends: Go RAVENS!

 
4 Comments

Posted by on January 15, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Sunday Chameleon

15 Jan

Chameleon (by Chris Miller)

 
2 Comments

Posted by on January 15, 2012 in Animals

 

Tags: , , , , , , ,

People Products That Support Pet Rescue

14 Jan

I am reblogging a post from our blog friend For the Love of My Dogs.  If you are going to buy this stuff anyway, why not help save a life?

There are a few online stores where a portion of your purchase will go directly to support rescue and shelter dogs. Both the ASPCA Store and the Animal Rescue Site Store have products for both pets and people. Check out a recent review of pet products that support animal rescue by clicking here.

The following products for people cost the same amount as at any other store and products range from gifts for pet lovers and awareness products to clothing, jewelry and more. Browse the following suggestions or visit their websites to browse for yourself.

The ASPCA Store– A portion of every donation goes to help rescue pets and organizations around the country. Up to 40% of each purchase goes to rescue and adoption efforts!

ASPCA wristband $5.99- This orange wristband promotes animal awareness and is a great conversation starter. “Go Orange For Animals” with this Armstrong-like silicone bracelet.

Always in My Heart Pewter Memorial Necklace $19.99- This pewter colored memorial necklace comes with the inscription “Always in my heart” and features a black paw. A wonderful way to remember and honor your departed pet, as a portion of the proceeds go to save other pups who need help.

Dog Awareness Water Bottle $8.99- Fight animal cruelty with this dog awareness water bottle, great for hiking, the gym, office or everyday. The water bottle is white with a dog shadow and the words “Animals can’t dial 911 but you can” inscribed. A must-have for any animal activist—and it’s dishwasher safe!

Anti Puppy Mills T-Shirt $24.99-$26.99- This black shirt with white screen-printing has a cartoon image of a dog peeing on a puppy mill in the distance. It’s a cute shirt and a great way to be bold and start a meaningful conversation!
Men
Women

Animals Asleep Book for Kids $12.99- A cool book for kids ages 4-8, this book features a friendly, fact-filled story about how different animals sleep. An award-winning children’s book, this is a must-have for any young animal enthusiast!

The Animal Rescue Site Store– Every purchase directly supports rescue animals and pets in shelters. Each purchase directly purchases food and care for these pets in need.

All Over Paws Socks $4.95- These cute socks some in a variety of colors and have small paw prints all over. Each pair purchased funds 14 bowls of dog food!

Paws Galore Magnetic Notepad $6..95- Use this cute paw-print notepad on any magnetic surface, especially the refrigerator! The cute design features multi-colored paw prints and lots of room for writing notes and reminders.

Pillow Pals $19.95- A wonderful toy for kids, these Pillow Pals are soft, colorful and comfy. Choose from a butterfly, monkey, panda, puppy or shark. These cute animals are half pillow, half stuffed animal and are 100% fun for all kids!

Pup Upcycled Plastic Shopping Bag $19.95- These oversized bags are great for shopping. Completely washable and reusable, these Shopping Bags come from materials that would have otherwise gone in a landfill. Be green by using this bag for various shopping needs while displaying your love for dogs!

Wipe Your Paws Indoor Mat $16.95- A fun, colorful rug, this doggy rug is great to place inside your dog’s favorite door. Features words “Wipe Your Paws” in a funky font and is 20’’ x 30’’ in size.

 

View Poll

 
5 Comments

Posted by on January 14, 2012 in Uncategorized

 

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1.14.12 9:55: Are you a Dog Person?

14 Jan

If you have never shared your life with an animal or had any kind of personal relationship with one, then you just might not understand this post (sorry but you won’t).  And to make matters even trickier, if you are a cat person you don’t necessarily understand a dog person, and a dog person may never really get what another person sees in living with a ferret or a snake or an iguana. And then there are some of us who fall in love with a host of different animals. I wonder what makes some people attracted to one kind of pet vs another?  (I must admit that I am really not a Rat or reptile person (but I can accept the choice to have one)).

Louie

I always thought of myself as a DOG PERSON.  I did not grow up with cats.  I met some cats in the neighborhood but I don’t really remember having any significant relationships with one.  My sister says we had an outside cat for awhile, Ginger, but I have no recall.  The only resident cat I remember is my Aunt Harriet’s big fat mean cat that used to sit on her dining room table and swat at you if you got close. I used to bring kittens home all the time and sneak them into the basement, but ultimately my Dad would find them and ‘take them for a ride’ (I think he took them to the park and left them at the golf course for someone else to find.) So, I did not really know what cats were about. I had the stereotypical view that they didn’t need much from humans, were independent, and kinda mean and scratchy.

Ever since I was little we had a dog: Louis Pierre Andre the 14th of Edgewood (I guess 3 kids could not agree on one name).  Louie came to live with us when I was about 5 or 6.  We first had a dachshund, named Fraya, but she got hit by a car.  Then, if I remember the story at all, some friend of my sister’s owned a pizza parlor and had this French Poodle puppy that was making them crazy.  So, that is how we came upon living with a silver miniature poodle. My mother, being the 50’s NY housewife, made sure he was always well clipped and even had silver nail polish to match. Louie was the best dog for a kid.  He let me dress him up in little dresses and would tolerate anything I could throw at him.  He lived to be about 18 I think.  He passed when I was away at college.  I was definitely a dog person.

Eddie 1

So, how did I become a cross over?  Well, in college I knew that I could never care for a dog but I wanted furry companionship.  So the next best thing, I figured, was a cat.  First I adopted a little kitten from a guy named ‘Ed.’  She was black and white.  I named her ‘Eddie.’ Ed told me that all animals start out named, Ed, and then people gave them their forever names. I did not question that assumption.  My dorm allowed pets but my roommate was not happy.  And, I knew nothing about what a cat would need and ended up having to give her up at the end of the first semester when I went home and my, ‘we don’t do cats!’ parents, would not let her come home with me.  But, I was smitten with the cat bug and from then on I was both a CAT PERSON and a DOG PERSON.  I actually had many cats after that before I felt settled and responsible enough to have my own dog.

What about you?  How did you fall in love with your non-human companion?

Just another DogDaz morning at our house. ❤

 
16 Comments

Posted by on January 14, 2012 in Animals, Cats, Dogs

 

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Sofie’s Smile

14 Jan

Sofie's Smile

 
5 Comments

Posted by on January 14, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

1.12.11 11:59: Where’s Sofie?

12 Jan

Where's Sofie?

I have totally lost the battle (and my mind).  It snowed the other day. Actually, it slushed (you know that really wet stuff). It came down in big wet flakes for a while. This was Sofie’s first snow. At doggie bed time, I knew that I should just put her on a leash for her final pee because I never can get her to come back in, but oh no, I am the eternal optimist.  Well, it took 45 minutes to get that silly mutt (she is a mutt, so I can call her that) to come in. She played with the slush and basically hid and dug (her usual). Louise (my angel dog) comes back in immediately. She goes in her kennel (almost shuts the door by herself), puts her head down and goes right to sleep. But Sofie, oh not Sofie Bear!  When I finally got her in, she whined and whined because she wasn’t ready to go to sleep.  Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo. ❤

Sofie finally in bed asleep

 
4 Comments

Posted by on January 12, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: , , , , , , ,

← Older posts
Newer posts →