You must take this pawsome puppy quiz and find out what breed YOU are!
www.dogster.com/quizzes/what_dog_breed_are_you/
Enjoy your 4th of July weekend. Pupparazzi will be out in full force!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Hound Dog Happenings
Well, we have had a pretty easy week. We are resting up for our 6 month check-ups on Saturday. There has been a lot of....
Playing (toy still holding up-thank goodness).....
Frog Hunting (pretty much Bailey's only physical activity)....
Patrolling of the Patio and Backyard....
And Practicing Our Profile Poses....
We hope to receive a great report from our check-ups on Saturday. Until then, remember to stay pawsitive!!
Playing (toy still holding up-thank goodness).....
Frog Hunting (pretty much Bailey's only physical activity)....
Patrolling of the Patio and Backyard....
And Practicing Our Profile Poses....
We hope to receive a great report from our check-ups on Saturday. Until then, remember to stay pawsitive!!
Monday, June 27, 2011
TV Watchin' DaWg
As I mentioned in an earlier post, Gracie LOVES to watch TV. She watches and watches until she sees a non-human and then she barks at the TV. It can be an animal of any kind, even a photo of an animal, and she will bark at it. If she gets really excited about this non-human on TV, she runs to the TV and barks while jumping up and down. Last week, we were watching The Today Show and there were snippets of Jackass videos on, due to the recent death of one of the Jackass actors/characters (not sure how to describe them really.) Gracie went bananas when the Jackass snippets came on. She normally doesn't bark at anything but non-humans, but these guys doing stunts really bothered her. After a moment, I had to agree with Gracie....they aren't really human, are they?
This is her barking at whatever Matt is watching on TV (which for some reason usually does involve lots of non-humans.) Just kidding. She is actually barking at "Finding Sarah." The Sarah Ferguson reality show.
And this is her getting ticked off at me for taking her picture.....
This is her barking at whatever Matt is watching on TV (which for some reason usually does involve lots of non-humans.) Just kidding. She is actually barking at "Finding Sarah." The Sarah Ferguson reality show.
And this is her getting ticked off at me for taking her picture.....
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Surprising Tattoo
I have never been a huge Jennifer Aniston fan. She seems to always play the same type of characters, and she appears to be a little too superficial. BUT I have always appreciated that she is a huge dog lover. When I saw the title "Jennifer Aniston Gets First Tattoo" on www.people.com I thought it would be some random thing she did with her latest boyfriend. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it said "Norman." Norman was her beloved corgi mix who died this past May. What a tribute to Norman. Snippet of article below.....
Jennifer Aniston debuted some new ink in New York Friday.
The actress got her first tattoo on the inside of her right foot, and it reads "Norman," her rep tells PEOPLE. It is Aniston's favorite word after all!
The 42-year-old got a little teary telling James Lipton that during a taping of Inside the Actors Studio on Thursday. Norman was her Welsh corgi-terrier mix, who died in May at 15 years old.
– Julie Jordan
Jennifer Aniston debuted some new ink in New York Friday.
The actress got her first tattoo on the inside of her right foot, and it reads "Norman," her rep tells PEOPLE. It is Aniston's favorite word after all!
The 42-year-old got a little teary telling James Lipton that during a taping of Inside the Actors Studio on Thursday. Norman was her Welsh corgi-terrier mix, who died in May at 15 years old.
– Julie Jordan
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Chew On This
Toys do not last in this house. Suzie is the master at destructing toys. Her goal is to get the squeaker out of every toy. Boomer and Gracie enjoy playing tug of war. (Quite comical to watch since Gracie is 65 pounds and Boomer is about 10 max-pictures to come.) Anything labeled tough, indestructible, etc can usually be destroyed within hours at our house.
Knock on wood somewhere before you continue reading....
We have a toy that has lasted a whole week and looks to be in perfect condition. It is a Planet Dog toy. Planet Dog is a great company. They are eco-friendly and 2% of sales go to their foundation. They are socially responsible and active in the canine community. Needless to say, I am thrilled that this toy has lasted this long (and hopefully much longer) and feel great about purchasing more toys from Planet Dog.
Here is a link to the Award-winning Slobber-Wick® Squeak Bone if you are interested.
http://www.planetdog.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SLOBBER%20SQUEAK%20BONE
Knock on wood somewhere before you continue reading....
We have a toy that has lasted a whole week and looks to be in perfect condition. It is a Planet Dog toy. Planet Dog is a great company. They are eco-friendly and 2% of sales go to their foundation. They are socially responsible and active in the canine community. Needless to say, I am thrilled that this toy has lasted this long (and hopefully much longer) and feel great about purchasing more toys from Planet Dog.
Here is a link to the Award-winning Slobber-Wick® Squeak Bone if you are interested.
http://www.planetdog.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SLOBBER%20SQUEAK%20BONE
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Meet the "babies"
So, who are the "babies?" Why do I call them "babies?" And more importantly, why do I have FOUR? Well, let's do a little introduction......
Baby 1. Bailey, Yorkshire Terrier, female, 6 years old, Pisces. Bailey was adopted in July of 2005 (she was born that April). I was a single mom in the city. I had just graduated college and moved to the Dallas area for work. To put it mildly, Bailey was a difficult puppy. At about a year and a half old, she grew up (finally!). She no longer destructed everything in sight; she no longer needed to go on a 5 mile walk in order for me to watch a 30min show in peace. I was also dating someone (her future father). She has loved Matt from day 1. When she was 2, Matt and I were married and moved into a house with a yard! Bailey is bossy and snores loud, but an awesome cuddle-er. Bailey also smiles (pictures to come). She wins everyone over with her smile.
Baby 2. Gracie, Golden Retriever, female, 6 years old, Gemini. Gracie was adopted in 2007, when she was 2 years old. We adopted Gracie from Cause for Paws, a rescue group about an hour outside of Dallas. Matt (my husband) was dying for a large dog that he could run, wrestle, play fetch with. On our way to pick up Gracie, we bought all kinds of "big dog" toys. It didn't take long for us to realize that Gracie doesn't like to do anything that involves much effort, and for good reason. Gracie has severe hip dysplasia. At the age of 2, Gracie had a procedure known as "denervation." It is a relatively new (and highly debatable) procedure. We immediately saw positive results. For now, Gracie takes chondroitin supplements for her joints and does well. Despite her progress, Gracie prefers to lay on the couch and watch TV. She is a great companion. She and I watch all kinds of TV together. You can throw a ball, toy or whatever but Gracie doesn't get up for anything but food.
Baby 3. Suzie, Corgi-Collie mix, female, 6 years old, Gemini. Suzie was adopted in 2009, when she was 4 years old. We adopted Suzie from the SPCA. Matt and I were making a stop into PetSmart to get some supplements for Gracie, and they were having "adoption day." I knew better than to walk over there, so I avoided that section. Matt had to use the restroom, which required him to walk by where the adoption dogs were. He cam back from the restroom telling me about "the funniest looking dog back there that is so cute." I immediately told him to stop talking, I didn't want to hear about it because it made me sad. Then, here comes Suzie, she is strolling by us to go on a potty break. We go to pet her, and she rolls over for a tummy rub. That's all it took. We took her home. Suzie is the reason we have a doggie door. Suzie would live outside if we would let her. She loves to "patrol" the backyard. Her body acts as a megaphone, she has the loudest bark! Suzie is active, loves to swim, run, play, etc. She keeps us active as well.
Baby 4. Boomer, Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, 1 year old, Scorpio. Boomie was adopted in 2010, when he had just turned a year old. He belong to a co-worker of mine who could no longer keep him. I had planned to take Boomer in until I found him the perfect home. That perfect home turned out to be ours. After 3 days of him in our home, he wasn't going anywhere. He immediately took to us. He became Matt's shadow. He is definitely the most ridiculous of the bunch. He makes sure that he is on someone getting petted at all times. Boomer is very much still a puppy. He loves to play with toys, play chase, etc. He thinks he should be the center of attention at all times.
I call them "babies" because "dogs" if often used in a derogatory way. Before we had Boomer, I called them "the girls" but with Boomer, "babies" seemed the most fitting. "Children" seemed too formal...I can't imagine saying, "how are the children?" So babies it is!!
Baby 1. Bailey, Yorkshire Terrier, female, 6 years old, Pisces. Bailey was adopted in July of 2005 (she was born that April). I was a single mom in the city. I had just graduated college and moved to the Dallas area for work. To put it mildly, Bailey was a difficult puppy. At about a year and a half old, she grew up (finally!). She no longer destructed everything in sight; she no longer needed to go on a 5 mile walk in order for me to watch a 30min show in peace. I was also dating someone (her future father). She has loved Matt from day 1. When she was 2, Matt and I were married and moved into a house with a yard! Bailey is bossy and snores loud, but an awesome cuddle-er. Bailey also smiles (pictures to come). She wins everyone over with her smile.
Baby 2. Gracie, Golden Retriever, female, 6 years old, Gemini. Gracie was adopted in 2007, when she was 2 years old. We adopted Gracie from Cause for Paws, a rescue group about an hour outside of Dallas. Matt (my husband) was dying for a large dog that he could run, wrestle, play fetch with. On our way to pick up Gracie, we bought all kinds of "big dog" toys. It didn't take long for us to realize that Gracie doesn't like to do anything that involves much effort, and for good reason. Gracie has severe hip dysplasia. At the age of 2, Gracie had a procedure known as "denervation." It is a relatively new (and highly debatable) procedure. We immediately saw positive results. For now, Gracie takes chondroitin supplements for her joints and does well. Despite her progress, Gracie prefers to lay on the couch and watch TV. She is a great companion. She and I watch all kinds of TV together. You can throw a ball, toy or whatever but Gracie doesn't get up for anything but food.
Baby 3. Suzie, Corgi-Collie mix, female, 6 years old, Gemini. Suzie was adopted in 2009, when she was 4 years old. We adopted Suzie from the SPCA. Matt and I were making a stop into PetSmart to get some supplements for Gracie, and they were having "adoption day." I knew better than to walk over there, so I avoided that section. Matt had to use the restroom, which required him to walk by where the adoption dogs were. He cam back from the restroom telling me about "the funniest looking dog back there that is so cute." I immediately told him to stop talking, I didn't want to hear about it because it made me sad. Then, here comes Suzie, she is strolling by us to go on a potty break. We go to pet her, and she rolls over for a tummy rub. That's all it took. We took her home. Suzie is the reason we have a doggie door. Suzie would live outside if we would let her. She loves to "patrol" the backyard. Her body acts as a megaphone, she has the loudest bark! Suzie is active, loves to swim, run, play, etc. She keeps us active as well.
Baby 4. Boomer, Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, 1 year old, Scorpio. Boomie was adopted in 2010, when he had just turned a year old. He belong to a co-worker of mine who could no longer keep him. I had planned to take Boomer in until I found him the perfect home. That perfect home turned out to be ours. After 3 days of him in our home, he wasn't going anywhere. He immediately took to us. He became Matt's shadow. He is definitely the most ridiculous of the bunch. He makes sure that he is on someone getting petted at all times. Boomer is very much still a puppy. He loves to play with toys, play chase, etc. He thinks he should be the center of attention at all times.
I call them "babies" because "dogs" if often used in a derogatory way. Before we had Boomer, I called them "the girls" but with Boomer, "babies" seemed the most fitting. "Children" seemed too formal...I can't imagine saying, "how are the children?" So babies it is!!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Welcome
Welcome to the first post of "gone to the dawgs!" I am a mother to 4, four-legged "babies" and wanted to share our adventures with other pet lovers. You can look forward to adorable pictures, hilarious stories, as well as tips for canine health, recommended toys, etc. I hope you find this blog pawsitively awesome!
Kelly
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