Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.
You Make Me Laugh – July 27, 2014
Cupcake said, ” Mom tries to laugh with her mouth closed, but I usually get to lick her tongue a time or two. ”
BWA HA HA, I’ve had that happen too!
Emma said, “Just seeing our happy furry faces in the morning and hearing the thumping of our tails when we know Mom is awake makes her happy.”
Totally agree with that one. Sampson knows when I’m awake and that tail, oh that tail. I wish it could be an alarm clock.
Jan K said, “I love the look on her face!! ”
Isn’t it precious? She looks so coy and shy.
Sand Spring Chesapeakes said, ” I just posted what a ham and wordpress gave me a sassy error message telling me my comment was too short and I was to post something useful.”
I have no idea what that is about, but is it wrong to laugh?
First, any post on this blog about poop is sure to have some hilarious comments. Second, do yourself a favor and go back and read the comment left by Team Beagle Bratz, Diva Shasta takes the cake!!
Jan said, “It’s the Murphy’s Law of Dog Walking. Well played, Jodi.”
Well thank you Jan, that was the original title of the post and then I changed it. Why I don’t know.
Sand Spring Chesapeakes said, “Glory pooped in the pond yesterday.”
Are you kidding? How does she think it’s okay to poop there?
Jackie Bouchard said, ” the other one I’ve found to be true is – your dog will always poop once but still you’ll carry extra bags you never need. The ONE day you leave the house w/ one small bag – your dog will poop twice.”
Umm….I hate to disillusion you, but I carry one poop bag. I’m cheap. I use the same poop bag for both dogs poops. I suppose I should at least carry two. LOL
Lily and Edward said, “I pretend I’m gonna go poop than don’t, BOL”
LOL we have that too. Mostly it’s Sampson who assumes the position and then hears something, so he stops what he’s doing to be the nosey dog that he is.
Kimberly Gauthier said, “If halfway along our walk I notice that I don’t have as many poo bags as I thought, Rodrigo will take a 3rd poop and it’ll be just as big as the first 2 and a jogger will be coming down the road at the same time. Because of this, I carry way too many poop bags and if I don’t separate 5 before we start the walk, then while I’m trying to unroll and rip off a poo bag, 3 out of 4 dogs will take simultaneous poops and then the rabbit appears. *sigh*”
You have my sympathy. I have actually stopped to tear off a bag and looked up to have them both pooping! Synchronized shitting I call it. God I’m such a bad dog mom.
Refreshing Frozen Treats
Lauranne said, “What’s Kefir? And in other news your blog just sassed me. I hit post comment and I got “ERROR: Your comment was too short. Please try to say something useful.” It was the last bit that nearly had me spitting out my coffee. You blog has judged me and decided my input it not useful – RUDE!!!!”
I’m not sure why the blog does that, but I do find it amusing. LOL As for the Kefir, it is similar to a yogurt in that it is made from milk. The processing is different and the Kefir has yeast as well as the probiotics. It is also pourable and while yogurt has a tart flavor Kefir’s flavor tends to be a bit more on the sour side. You can read more about it HERE.
Sand Spring Chesapeakes asked, “Awesome treat. Does it melt fast?”
Hello, I have a Lab, there is no such thing as melting when it comes to Labs and food. Siriusly though, I put the treats down on a towel, but I would say they don’t melt any faster than a Popsicle.
It’s Dog or Nothing said, “I had never thought to give my dogs Kefir. It’s so good for people!”
It is very good for you and for dogs as well. What I love best about it is that it is pourable which makes it easier to use (IMO.)
Blueberry’s Human said, “Oh goody! Someone else has heard of Kefir! I think my SIL actually makes her own…I’m not a big fan of it. It’s an acquired taste. ”
I do not make my own! But I do like the taste of it, of course I buy the flavored ones and I feed it to my grandkids.
Jan K said, ” I googled what it was, but I’m not sure where I would find it?”
It depends on your store, in some stores it is in the dairy case with the yogurt and in my local Stop and Shop it is in the Health food section.
Happy Birthday to My Heart Dog
The dog love of my life.
Thank you to everyone who sent Happy Birthday wishes to Sampson, I think it was a wonderful day!
Jan K said, “I’ve been enjoying the pictures on Facebook today. From adorable puppy to handsome senior guy….love them all!”
I’m glad you enjoyed them Jan, for those of you who missed it, we shared our favorite Sampson photos on our Facebook page on Wednesday.
Fun With Fruits
I would have to say this is too big for a nightly treat, but it’s perfect for a special occasion. What I do love about it is the versatility, you can use your pups favorites fruits and make it as fancy or as simple as you’d like. I just wanted his birthday treat to be special. And I should remind you that besides being a potential obstruction, peach pits also contain Cyanide, so be careful when using this fruit around your dogs. I bought the frozen peach slices and there were definitely no pits involved.
Emma asked, “His new toys are adorable. It the wabbit still alive?”
The Wascally Wabbit is no more.
No Emma, sadly the wabbit did not make it. He has been de-stuffed and de-squeaked.
Jan said, “Love your creative ideas on ways to spoil our dogs. I’ve added pumpkin and plain yogurt to our weekly shopping lists and I am planning to make fruit themed faces so my dogs don’t feel deprived.”
SHUT UP. I turned Jan to the dark side!! First she uses siriusly in her blog post and now she’s making treats for her dogs!!
My work here is done!