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We Got Our Money’s Worth

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When Delilah joined our family, we knew we were getting a Labrador. What we didn’t know, was that we were also getting a vacuum, a source of amusement, a cuddle bug, a rule breaker, a garbage disposal, a walking partner, a clock, a dishwasher, an artist….I’d say we got our money’s worth.

Dishwasher you say? Yes please!

Sometimes she rolls a couple of her skills together…like yesterday, when she was pre-washing dishes for me. Somehow, she moved her bowl, around a wall and into the kitchen right next to Sampson’s dish.

Delilah’s bowl is the one with the raised bones on it, Sampson’s is the plain one, and the large one is the water bowl. I set Sampson’s bowl done to the right of the water bowl and she managed to move it away from the wall.

Naturally, I saw that, called Hubby in to view it, and then we both laughed. I guess we are adding feng shui to her resume. 😀

You make me laugh (or smile,) the sweet, funny, loving things dogs do that make us laugh or smile.

What did your pet do this week that made you laugh or smile?

(Humorous) Tips For Walking Dogs in the Northeast in Winter

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Winter in the northeast can be challenging for dog walking. Cold, ice, dark, road chemicals, you name it, we’ve got it all. For your own safety and sanity, as well as the safety of your dog(s), there are few things you’d be wise to remember.

  • A dog with weak back legs can still kick snow in your face. Author’s Note: Thank Dog there were no ice chunks in it.

She’s lucky I didn’t kick HER in the face. A Lab in a coat, what kind of bunk is that?

  • Always wear boots when there is snow on the ground. Note to self: The day you don’t, is the day your dog will poop in the deepest snow bank they can find.
  • A dog who doesn’t see well, can often times mistake your shadow for another person.
    For the record, a 70 pound lab who mistakes your shadow for a person, can pull your fat ass across a street.
  • When potty space is limited due to large amounts of snow, some dogs WILL poop in the street. Once the snow starts melting, and running down the side of the road, some dogs WILL STILL poop in the street. For those with a curious mind…shit, does indeed…roll down hill. (Especially when it catches  the right current.) 😉

I was playing Pooh Sticks. Read Winnie the Pooh. Also, I won.

  • Always carry a towel for wiping paws, as a dog who gets ice or road chemicals on their paw will refuse to walk. Fact: Using your glove or mitten to wipe a dog’s paw can result in some really cold hands.
  • Be prepared to hunt for **treasure**. Truth: A poop, fresh from the factory will sink like the Titanic. There’s a reason it’s called a steamer’ folks!

These are the tips that come readily to my mind. Can you think of any others? What advice would you give to first time winter dog walkers?

You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!

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In a post I wrote last year (you can read about it HERE), I shared we use a lot of throw rugs in our house. One of the uses I insist we need a rug for, is at snack time.

If you’ve ever given your dog a frozen KONG, you know, wherever your dog eats it, there’s bound to be a messy wet spot. Because of this, I’m working hard to get the dogs to eat their treats on the throw rug. They’re easy to clean, and you can simply drape them over a chair when not in use.

I tend to re-use the rugs and wash them once week. But I’m lazy that way. 🙂

As with everything with the Chocolate Lab, getting Delilah to do things MY way vs her way, is challenging. Most nights I have to redirect her at least once.

Before I hand out Kongs, I place the throw rugs out on the floor, that’s usually when Delilah is dancing around and I can barely accomplish what I’m doing.

The other night, I put Delilah’s rug down while Sampson was snoozing on the couch. Once Delilah started bouncing around, he sat up to see what all the hoopla was about. He watched as I put her rug down first, then his. Then he oh so carefully slid off the couch, and settled himself on his rug. All without being told to do that.

THAT made me smile. He’s such a good boy!

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

What did your pet do that made you smile this week?

You make me smile (or laugh), the sweet, funny, loving things my dogs do that make me laugh or smile.

 

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