Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.
Blogging Can Be Challenging
I still haven’t read all the participating blogs, but the ones I have read all seemed to have the same reoccurring theme…..how do I get more traffic to my blog? Hopefully we can figure this out together! I think one of those ways is to get involved with new things. Try a new blog hop or a new feature or share your posts in a new venue.
You Make Me Laugh – January 11, 2015
Does this pose make my eyes look scary?
Lauren Miller said, “If you have a manual setting on your camera, set it for the widest aperture and use a slower shutter speed, hold the camera steady. I will also increase my ISO depending on how dark the room is. ”
Oh Lauren, you are adorable. I turn my camera on, point it and push the button. I have no idea about settings. LOL
Emma said, “We were thinking about your post title for these posts and perhaps you should change it to I make you laugh as you always make us readers laugh 
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Oh Emma, you are so sweet. I’m glad I make you laugh, that is my goal. To make something funny out of something that is not necessarily funny and to show people how much love and laughter dogs bring.
Monika says, “Listen to me, I sound as if I know what I’m talking about but I can assure you some of my photos would beg to differ. ”
Well look at you!! BWA HA HA, I love a girl with confidence.
Saved by Dogs said, “We get sprinkled with holy water just before the pic is taken, in the hopes of temporarily putting the evil spirits at bay 
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Ha ha ha, I never thought of the holy water! Is it okay to take it from a church or do they frown upon that?
Frankie and Ernie said, “OH that DARNED Flashy Beast…. We use the Scoot up Close method… it drives MOM Crazy… We get SO close she Can’t take our picture… BaaaaaWaaaah.”
He he he, I know that technique well. Delilah uses it!
Donna O said, “Jodi, the secret is, you CAN’T get rid of the glowing eyes when your dog has a little bit of the devil in them, like Delilah. Believe me…I know. I’ve got Medi, the glowing eyed demon brat dog. ”
LOL Donna. I never thought of it like that.
These Boots Are Made For Walking
I might have to wear these ‘boots’ but I don’t have to like it!
MelFr said, “Daisy has had hers for at least 4 years (she wears purple too!) and they are still going strong. Jasper? Not so much. He pokes holes In them while chewing on sticks.”
I’ve already got holes in a couple of them. 🙁
Cupcake said, “Sampson’s first reaction to wearing boots is hilarious! I usually walk like an out-of-control-marionette with mine.”
Oh yes, they did that the first time I put them on, but they’ve adjusted fairly well to them now. It is funny though.
Sue said, “Jeffie has worn boots for years and we’ve tried many different kinds and brands. Currently he wears a set of Comfy Dog Boots that we’ve had for 2 years now.
Thank you for that link Sue, I plan on measuring the dogs this weekend. 🙂
Emma said, “They don’t last long for us, a couple walks and they tear, or get holes so we flip them over for a few more uses, but we buy several packages on clearance in the spring which makes the short life span more tolerable.”
Smart thinking Emma. Seeing as how we’ve already got holes in a couple, I can’t see us using these permanently (too expensive) but I think they’re great to keep around. I’ll watch for the clearance in spring. 🙂
Tori said, ” I went to REI and bought the Ruffwear summit trex with rubber soles. They also had limited sizes available and I think the ones I got are a little big. But I got them on Lola and I don’t think she can handle it. She’ll get up and walk with them but in the most awkward way possible! So I’m going to go get the Large Paws today and go back to that idea. Hopefully they work as well for lola as they did for your guys!”
I hope so! My guys adjusted fairly well, I hope Lola does too!!
Mary said, “I know you saw my Ruffwear summit trex boot review. I think they would be great in the cold and shit on the road days. ”
I love you so much. That is all.
Monika said, “Because Standard Poodle’s have hair that constantly grows in their pads, I definitely find dog boots to be a lifesaver. Best invention ever (plus there’s that whole comic relief effect if you’re bored and the dog tries to flick them off with each step)”
Or bite them. The D-Dog tried to bite them off. Oh and she did lose one on yesterday’s walk!
Blueberry’s Human said, “I do not use boots on Blueberry. Although I do use Musher’s Secret regularly.”
You aren’t the only one to suggest that. Does it let her feet still sweat? Can they breathe? And it works well in the heat?
Sam asked, “Could a pair of socks (like kids socks) be worn under these for extra warmth?”
I imagine they could be. So far the dogs don’t seem to be bothered with their feet being cold. I think the bigger issue was the cold snow, since that is not touching their feet they seem fine.
Jessica said, “Chester and Gretel don’t wear boots. Mostly this is because I can’t fit any to fit their twisty dwarf feet/legs but also because dogs have a mechanism for keeping paws warm (in simplest terms – that is where they release heat – wish I could find the great blog post I just read about it). ”
Oh those poor puppies! If you ever find that post, please share it.
Styrofoam Coolers, Not Just for Beer
Bethany said, “I am thankful that our weather is rarely too harsh for feral felines. A house like that any where in my neighborhood would end up full of rats… rats that are larger than most of the stray cats I’ve seen around. The rats also eat the food people leave out for cats and birds so they have it pretty good.”
Oh. My. God! Where in heavens name do you live? Why is there such a rat problem?
Rachele Baker DVM said, “It will be interesting to see if the cat uses the shelter you have provided. Please post an update in the future (with photos if you can get them) to let us know if the cat uses the shelter you made (or if other critters claim the spot).”
It will be interesting, I’ll keep my eye on the house and definitely post an update as well as try to get pictures.
That’s it for me folks, thanks for all the questions and suggestions. Have a wonderful weekend.
Great catch up today. Have a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly
Ditto what Rachele Baker said. I’m also dying to know how the kitty shelter works. Around here, kitties hide under cars and then jump out and try to kill me. ….at least they’re not giant rats! OMG!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Great round up. Have a great weekend.
I would think your two pups wouldn’t need to wear the shoes much unless it is really cold. For that reason, we stick with PAWZ, but we sure can’t see how they would last very long on any dog. All three of us get holes and tears in the bottom. Maybe a few dogs walk real gently or something and that is how they last forever!
I love you back. That is all.
Great follow up, have a wonderful weekend.
We have been thinking about the TRAFFIC thingy ALSO… In FACT we address it in our post Tomorrow…. COMMENTS…. you gotta leave COMMENTS… they are like CANDY fur us… We LIVE fur our Comments… just as THIS Post PROVES…. and when new folks start leaving comments fur YOU… go visit THEM in return… It is TOUGH to get followers at furst… and LEAVING COMMENTS will help them get KNOWN and INTRODUCED…
YEP, TRAFFIC is Very VERY much impawtant.
“Excellent at preventing build up of snow and ice. Excellent protection from salt Burns caused by ice melting chemicals and from sand burn and hot asphalt in summer.” That’s paraphrased from the container I have. You could always order the smallest container to try it first. That’s what I did. I liked it so I bought the pound container from Design Foster & Smith. It’s lasted me about 8 months so far, and that’s with using it a few times a week. It’s not a film that blocks normal circulation, just keeps paws supple. Kind of like when I use vaseline or lotion for my hands.
All great follow-up!
Monty and Harlow
It’s funny that the Pawz lasted pretty long with Kobi…he didn’t get holes nearly as often as Sheba, who would wear them one day and they’d have holes. I wonder if it has to do with how they walk or something? Neither of their nails would have been longer than the other ones’.
Nice re-cap. Enjoy your weekend Jodi!
Love the recap, and I must say you made me feel much better about still reading through all the pet blogger challenges. I don’t know what’s happened the past couple of weeks but I’m so far behind on reading. I should have wished for more hours in a day on my own blogging challenge.