Category Archives: Random Chatter
This ‘N That Thursday: Lucky Dogs
Today we are joining 2 Brown Dawgs for This ‘N That Thursday Blog Hop.
“This ‘N That Thursday is for anything you want! Maybe you want to post about unrelated topics, or each topic isn’t quite long enough to make up a whole post, or you have awards to share, or you have one long post…anything goes! So grab the button and join the hop!”
The wieners and I had a little winning streak lately, and I’d like to share our loot and give big thank yous for our prizes.
Kong Wobblers – Part 2: We Were Just Faking It
A couple weeks ago, I posted about getting the wieners a couple of Kong Wobblers. At that time, despite my showing them what to do to get the kibble/treats out, they would not do it themselves. They would watch me intently batting away at the Kongs like a trained monkey, knocking the kibble out. Between bites, they would look at me to knock out some more. They seemed to understand the concept that the Wobblers needed to be knocked around for the goodies to come out, they just wanted me to be the one to do it.
Follow-Up Friday: Rescue Edition!
Today we are joining Jodi over at Heart Like A Dog and a new co-host this week, Flea, who blogs for Jones Natural Chews for Follow-Up Friday – the blog hop that lets you wrap up your week and leads you right into the weekend.
BarkDay Smiles for Sugar!!
Today is a very special day for our friend Sugar the Golden Retriever!
It’s her 12th BarkDay and we’re all celebrating with smiles!
This is an old photo, but it’s the smiliest around here…
It brings back good memories and makes us smile
so we’re sending those smiles to you!
Kong Wobbler: Round One
The wieners really need some more indoor activities, since it’s about 87 million degrees outside right now. I’ve seen lately that a lot of people are using Kong Wobblers to provide a fun way to give their dogs treats, or even feed a whole meal; so I buy a couple of Wobblers and hope for the best. (As a note, I bought the small size and it is more than adequate for our use.)
Favorite Video Friday: Henry the Dachshund
These videos aren’t new… in fact, one is rather old. But they are still favorites!
I know, I know… this almost goes directly against the post on car safety I wrote just recently. But Henry enjoys himself on the dashboard of his mom’s big rig so much that I just can’t complain.
(Oops… I better add that Henry is not my Dachshund – I wouldn’t know the first thing about driving a big rig! I just love his videos!)
Pet Safety Month: Car Safety – Confession Turned Warning
To be honest, I am so embarrassed that this incident happened in the first place that I was never going to write about it. But when I saw that BlogPaws was doing Pet Safety Month for July, I talked myself into ‘fessing up. I want our story to serve as a warning that anything can happen, especially when you’re least expecting it.
People talk about car safety for pets all the time, but until something really happens, sometimes it goes in one ear and out the other.
Be Very Careful With Certain Stuffies!
You know what I’m talking about. Stuffies as in stuffed animals, critters, creatures, monsters, or any other kind of stuffed toy we give to our dogs (or cats!) to play with.
There are tons of stuffed toys to choose from that are made specifically for pets drag around, throw around, play fetch with, and sink their teeth into.
There are many like it, but this one is mine.
Some pets are very gentle with their stuffies. They carry them around gingerly in their mouths, dote over them, and often nap with them.
Others, like the wieners, practically race to see how fast they can rip a stuffy open and tear its guts out.
Crating… It’s Just Not For Us
For many, the topic of crate training is not only acceptable, it is considered a given. I understand that a lot of people believe that all dogs should be crate-trained.
And I’m not here to argue with that. I think that it is very helpful for dogs to be comfortable going into a crate for temporary periods of time in case you need to use one for travel, if your dog is ill or injured, if you need to separate multiple dogs during chewy time, etc.
A Story of Rescue: Bethany
I have watched quite a few videos featuring the amazing rescue efforts of Hope For Paws,
one very amazing organization making a huge difference in the lives of neglected animals everywhere.
Although they are based in Los Angeles, California, their videos have inspired a worldwide network of rescuers. What an impact! At the very least, the videos change the way people see stray dogs and shelter dogs, inspiring them to adopt a pet and save a life.
