It's Friday...

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Convince your humans
to go to the lake!

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Little Shit

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Adorable? Yes.

Is that a dead twig in his mouth?

Nope!

photo via BadRap

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Mr. Peabody's Wheelies......varroomm

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This is Mr. Peabody. At a week old, he was the prize in a tug of war match between his mother and a bobcat. That was six months ago. Now he's sprinting around in his Walkin' Wheels! For those times when he's not doing wheelies, he has an OrthoPets prosthetic shell to protect the tip of his right rear limb. Go Peabody!

via HandicappedPets.com

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On Duty -

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Lia: This is PERFECT: while I nap, you stand guard and let me know if you see any squirrels.

Lia: Ya...and then we switch: you nap and I'll be on duty...

Lia: ...yeeaaawwwnn...and I'll let you know if I see anything


Lia: Wait...it was my turn again...why are you laying down?

Zoe: Dipbrain...we both have excelled smell and 100 fold hearing...we won't miss anything.

Lia: zzzzzzzzzz
Lia: I'm sleeping with one eye open - just can't trust a Terrorier.

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Dog Art on Mondays ~

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Westminster 1967

Artist Vivienne Strauss

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And the Lord said...

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Sunday is a day of...

doing what we do every other day of the week!!!

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Pure Love

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or: you're a better pillow than that hard leather couch...

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All Three, Please

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In a pet store today, a young boy was standing
in front of a fish tank.
The sales kid asked "Well...?"
The boy answered: "All three, please".
The scooping began.

That's what I'll have.
People who know me,
know I still want a white dog.
And...
I'd take "All three, please".

via shinepetphotos.com


unkown photgrphr via pixdaus

Sweet Lily

via thank Dog. photography

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~ ~ Beauty Parlour Day ~ ~

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Zoe - Before

wirey-terrier-goes in different directions hair

Zoe - After
All wire-fuzz-hangies gone - only eyebrows remain!
Big Change!

Lia - Before
um...smooth as silk hair

Lia - After
Smooth as Silk Hair

No Change!

(poor thing - nice teeth, Lia)

ok.
In all fairness...baths,
ears cleaned, nails trimmed and these dolls
smell like fresh mango & apricot salsa

which will last as long as it takes them to roll in something.

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How to TAKE A BOW! Tadaaaaa!!!

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(training pic from DogWise)

Note: This is a guest post from TheDogTrainingSecret.com.

We love to teach our dogs tricks, as they are fun for the owner and the dog alike if taught properly. Most dogs learn tricks faster than they learn “obedience behaviors,” because our attitude is relaxed and fun.

A trick that every dog should know is how to “bow.”

Using a high valued dog treat will ensure more cooperation from your pup. Give your dog one treat to let him know just how yummy they are. Next, place a treat right at your dog’s nose. Allow the dog to smell and even lick the treat throughout the whole exercise. When he is interested and engaged, slowly lower the treat to the floor.

Most dogs will follow the treat down with their nose to the point that their elbows touch the floor. At this point mark the behavior with a “yes” or “good” and feed him the treat. You may have to pull the treat down between the paws and then towards the dog’s body to get the exaggerated pose. If your dog lowers his rear end too, just keep your other hand gently under his belly to keep his rear up. Over time, you can phase this part of the trick away.

Once the dog is performing the action, add your command just before you lower the treat. Your command can be anything from “bow” to “TaDaaaa!”

When you train a dog to bow, you get several benefits. A bow with the front end down and the back end up, is what most dogs do to initiate play from another dog or person. The bow should naturally put your dog in a calm and playful mood.

For health benefits, the bow is also a form of stretching that your dog does upon first waking up. The stretch is good for his spine, joints and muscles. It is also a calming behavior when done slow like a stretch. As dogs age, they tend to stretch less. Having taught him to bow, you will now be able to help an older dog stretch his aging body.

Finally, the bow will always be the grand finale during your show to family and friends!


via thatmutt

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Dog Art on Mondays ~

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Artist ~ E .Tobin Eckian

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It's Hot Enough to go Swimming!

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The game of Tennis has a Secondary Purpose

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Part of the equipment
for man's tennis game

truly was invented as a gift to dogs everywhere.

another fave photographer: Erin Vey

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Dog Art on Wednesday since we missed Monday

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July 13, 2010 is the 50th anniversary of the Etch A Sketch. It was invented in the late 1950s by André Cassagnes, a Frenchman, who named it L'Ecran Magique (the magic screen). The Ohio Art Company bought the toy in 1959, renamed it Etch A Sketch, and launched it onto the American market on July 12, 1960.

via Telegraph.co.uk

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Dogs + Water

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We enjoyed Chip swimming so much yesterday
that we're doing more
Dogs + Water pics

Gees, that's refreshing!!!

via thankdogphotography

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Chip learning Confidence.....this is the BEST!

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THIS IS WHAT WE DOG OWNERS NEED TO DO:

Help curb their insecurities

Calm their fears

Deter shyness

So that we give back to them
what they need.

(of course, it's never nearly matched by all they give us).

Chip held by daddy, Mike

Paddling....but daddy's holding on
just in the begining
just for security

Whew!
Made it to the ramp (ok...with dad's help).

Note: Lexie already knows when Chip has all fours
on that ramp, she'd better be out of the way.

CONGRATULATIONS -
To Swimming Chip and his Parents, Mike & Tara

GREAT JOB!!!

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The Goal: Stay As Cool As Possible...

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ya.

this is a good idea to beat the heat...

Happy Friday......

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Dog & Water

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In this dreadful heat
we wanted to post a picture
of a dog
and water

(click on pic to enlarge for full effect)

Good Boy!

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Store Bought Toys...

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...no need...

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July 4th, 2010

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no comment

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Holiday Weekend and Hot Weather

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Lovin' the holidays...
When humans feel a little more guilty
and they share more summer and picnic treats

"you take one side and I'll take the other"

Chuck and Coco Armstrong
of dooce

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Summer Dog 1

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"Sun Shining Through My Ears"

(click for larger image)

via Kari-Shma

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