http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion Dogster diary for the dog нαℓσ ♡ en Copyright 2013 by нαℓσ ♡ & Dogster Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:02 PDT Dogster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.dogster.com 360 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/826930 Tue, 14 May 2013 17:05:17 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/826930 We haven't had a chance to say THANK YOU to each & efurry one of you cuties who have sent me pawr ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/824741 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:49:30 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/824741 "The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never d ... dog. A man's dog stands by him in prosperity & in poverty, in health & in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow & the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer; he will lick the wounds & sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings & reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey thru the heavens."]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/824627 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:34:28 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/824627 This entry really has nothin' to do wiff me, but a story BFF shared wiff me. I would like to shar ... No doggie should be roaming the streets. It's dangerous out in the hooman world. When BFF got home from work this afternoon, she gave me the biggest hug & squeeze. ♥ =)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/824621 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:17:09 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/824621 Thanks Dogster for selecting yours truly as a DDP for 4/23/2013. Also, woofs & kisses to my pals ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/823511 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:11:01 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/823511 Itchy paws. Lots 'o new toys. New collar. Custom made lead & collar from Ellaslead.com arrivi ... Ellaslead.com arriving in a couple of weeks.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/816666 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:14:54 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/816666 Wow! You pals are SOOOO SWEET! My page is decorated w/ oOoo so delish doggie heart-shaped chocol ... here, here & here. Your pal, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/816090 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:40:38 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/816090 Love Day is tomorrow! Do any of you pups have plans to celebrate? As an early Love Day gift, I ... Love ya pups! xoxoxoxoxoxo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/814287 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:19:08 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/814287 WHELP! My giraffe stuffie has lost all his stuffing. I've had it since New Year's day. It had a ... Do any of you pups LOVE that squeaky plastic thing inside the stuffies? I usually leave the squeaky thing on the floor after I have removed all the stuffings from inside my plush toy. BFF allows me to play with my stuffie & watches me closely until I get the stuffies scattered all over the floor. That's when she grabs everything & tosses it in the garbage. Pfffffft. Giraffe stuffie came from miles & miles away from a far off pawlace....Marshalls. I hear Marshalls is pawlace womens love 'cos of their discount prices & home decor. BFF bought a bunch of stuff from that Marshalls after New Year's like my toy basket. I has a picture of it here. In addition, BFF says Marshalls dog section has thee cutest dog toy baskets & inexpensive dog toys. Friday is $ pay day $ for BFF. New toys in my basket coming soon! =) xo, Halo P.S. Strangest thing. When we upload photos to Dogster...they're not showing up. Hope it's not another Dogster site glitch issue!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/814189 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:18:16 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/814189 Woe-is-me! I hate to sound like a complainer, but hurry up spring / summer 'cos I hates being coo ... prefer to play. Play all day, every day! I'll make hummmph snorts when I'm laying in bed & BFF is watchin' Petflix. :) I forgot to mention, Sunday BFF gave me a bath & cleaned my ears. Saturday, I sorta watched the Disney movie "Bolt" w/ BFF. I fell asleep halfway thru the movie. That white dog Bolt is super cool & the hamster Rhino is hilarious. Luv ya pups xo, Halo ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/813605 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:00:39 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/813605 Walkies! Walkies! Walkies! Lately, it has been warming up - the previous weeks were too cold to ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/809537 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:10:39 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/809537 I had a bath last night. What crazy hooman gives a pup baths during the winter?!? Brrrrrrrrrrrrr. ... love & care we share for one another & extend our love to those who are in dire need. We wish we could home efurry wandering pup (it would be fun to have many pawlaymates!!!!!!) who are homeless, hungry & cold right now. We keep our faith, remain optimistic in mankind, pawray for the ones less fortunate. A small contribution to our local humane society or relief is something li'l we can do to help. We wish we could do more financially & resourcefully. Dog bless our beautiful furiends, beautiful homes, & beautiful families. Your furiendship is a blessing & thank you all again for being genuine, endearing furiends efurry day of the year. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/809257 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:17:45 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/809257 One of BFF's favorite Daily Motivators is Ralph Marston. Feeling festive and mushy, we would like ... Though there is great value in our diversity, that value exists because we are able to connect with each other in ways that are positive and fulfilling.... On this day (12/25/2012), and every day, live the joy and share the joy. Celebrate the connections that give life so much meaning and richness. — Ralph Marston]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/806616 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:05:57 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/806616 yay! I finally got out of the house. Even though it has been four days, it seemed like eternity ... Stella to the high school softball field. As usual, we had a grrrreat time! I spotted this plastic water bottle on the other side of the gate & I barked a musical trying to get it. BFF shhh'ooshed me. She said we had to be quiet just in case 'cos doggies were not allowed on the nice green field. Once we arrived home I was given a warm soothing bath. Post bath, I got my ears cleaned. I reeally do not like that part. All & all, it was a great night.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/806578 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:49:35 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/806578 It's really nice & warm here in the living room area. I am so, very toasty by the fireplace, but ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/806440 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:11:57 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/806440 Pbbbbbbt..... Since it has gotten colder, we hasn't been going for our nightly walkies. =( We'll ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/799694 Tue, 2 Oct 2012 17:56:27 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/799694 My pals are sooo sweet!! We hasn't logged into Dogster in a few weeks - our inbox has been bling ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/796757 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:13:24 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/796757 Stella mentioned in one of her diaries that we have been going walkies almost every other night. ... Stella mentioned in one of her diaries that we have been going walkies almost every other night. It has been so much FUN! Stella is usually tied to my harness & she pulls to the side trying to stop & smell. Last night, we went walkies earlier than the usual time. Thank woofness we went earlier cus shortly after we got home - cleaned our paws & snuggled into bed, it poured cats & dogs (well, not literally) . Hopefully, it doesn't rain that bad again t'nite so we can go walkies again. I have a slight scabby-cut- abrasion ouchie under my armpit from my harness rubbing on me during walkies time. Do any of you pals get ouchies when you wear your harness on walkies? BFF is so adamant about caring for my abrasion that she has been putting neosporin on it & checking it all the time. She worries TOO MUCH. The only thing that bothers me is the smell of the neosporin.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/796467 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:52:39 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/796467 Before I spring about my uuuuhmazing weekend, I'd like to thank my pals Zoe & Anya for wishing me ... Zoe & Anya for wishing me a happy dogster diary pick last week. Thanks pals! This weekend our local humane society held a doggie swim day event at Tobin park pool up north. We help supported our furry friends & rescues by attending Sunday. Saturday was rainy & too cold so we didn't go swimming that day. It was a grrreat cause! There were soooo many peeps & pups of all sizes at the pool. I sniffed a few doggies & a few sniffed me. I saw a chihuahua wearing a life vest! I need one of those. My hoomans helped me swim b'cos I'm not such a good swimmer like Izzy, Max & Whitley. I was so exhausted from all the cardio we did that day, that I slept the rest of the afternoon. Love, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794888 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:12:54 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794888 ...keeps the tartar away. :D having my teefies brushed almost efurryday twice a a day is such a ... chicken meatz fresh breath?!! I'm not trying to sound complain-y here pals. I think it's funny! The irony that my breath already smells good like meatz! why go thru the trouble of brushing teefies with meatz flavor when it already smells that way?!! ;) G'nite pals, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794712 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:04:48 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794712 so far today, I've shared a few pieces of corndog (sans the breading) with my hooman. earlier ... Happy National Dog Day pals! Hope efurryones Sunday is an enjoyable one. ♥ Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794490 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:59:45 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794490 Thank DOG it's Friday! Me & BFF played a li'l bit of tug with my green monkey. We took a few ph ... Monkey Photo #1 Sans Monkey Photo #2 I ate dinner earlier, but I'm still a li'l hongree. Good news is - the hoomans have ordered in. Red Lobster! BFF is giving me a few pieces of her salmon. Nom nom nom!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794338 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:31:41 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794338 Today the pesticide guy visited our home. Me, Cleo, & Stella barked our heads off at the guy. W ... Cleo, & Stella barked our heads off at the guy. We let out our best vocals when we watched him thru the backyard sliding door. As the pesticide dude was working, my gramma reassured him that I wasn't gonna break thru the glass sliding door, let alone the iron gate which was locked behind it. Derrrrp! He was afraid of me! Scared of me?! How can someone be afraid of my über cuteness? I just wanted to greet him, jump him, & invite him for a game of tug. ;)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794136 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:38:30 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794136 best part of my day, is breakfast of course. there should be two breakfastssss. I had an extra s ... BFF wonders why. She isn't sure whether or not if I'm doing it b/c my whiskers are tickl-y or b/c I'm being silly. hope everyone had a PUPTACULAR breakfast this morning as well. Have an UUHHMAAAZING Day PALS! pooch smooches, ♥ Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794068 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:28:25 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/794068 My pal Mr. Cutter & I are DDPs for the day! Thanks DOGSTER! You guys rock. Also, 'preciate the ... Mr. Cutter & I are DDPs for the day! Thanks DOGSTER! You guys rock. Also, 'preciate the luv from all MY furry pals! Your kind words & wags are too cute. The best things in life are FURRRRRY! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/793904 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:22:03 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/793904 finally a pupdate! just wanna let all my pals know i MISS 'em & so 'preciative for all the nice ... love that the staff are personable, kind & thorough + the service is pawesome. it's a snazzy looking place just like a hooman doctor's office. $49, if you asks me, is pricey but well worth it! ♥ :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/786079 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:59:37 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/786079 As you pals have noticed, we hasn't logged into Dogster in quite a while. What a neat-o surpawri ... Dog of the Day! =) 'Preciate all the love & generous pressies all YOU cute furs have sent my way. We like to thanks each & every one of you pawsonally..... I's having a GRRREAT day! Hope efurryone's week is starting off grrreat as well. ♥, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/777631 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:33:31 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/777631 I had a piece of BFF's chicken strips from some place called What-a-burger. I don't know what ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/777183 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:22:10 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/777183 Yessss!! I got a new nylabone tug toy & new squeaker tennis balls today. That is all. ♥ ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/776414 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:33:34 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/776414 Woofs! Woofs! Pictures from Lincoln Park today: skateboard & me bench puppy BFF & ME BFF's d ... skateboard & me bench puppy BFF & ME BFF's dude friend brought his skateboard w/ him so we can practice my reaction stuffs. I did well, however, I need more work. I received lots of positive reinforcement w/ chicken jerky. :) How do you pals feel about skateboards & bikes? Doesn't it make you wanna give chase? This would never happen, but if ever given the chance off-leash, I'd chase every moving skateboard & chew it up.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/776340 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:58:40 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/776340 Wouldn't life be easier if Dogster had a feature where pals are notified via e-mail when their pa ... woofdays, diary posts & gotcha days like facebook? Did I miss something pals? Maybe you cutie pies know something we don't? 'Cus we'z prolly looked in the wrong places, but we tried searching Dogster's forums & Community home page for a similar feature.... It would be fantastic to receive pupdate e-mails when MY pals have posted a new diary & more importantly, has a BIRTHDAY. We feel really bad when we miss a pal's birthday! ♥ =( (-Speaking of Diaries We have tried clicking the newspaper button "RSS feed" from our desktop 'puter but IE will generate an error message "IE display problem yada yada...") Hmmmmph. Ya see, BFF doesn't frequent facebook. In fact, she hates it. BOL! Somethin' bout facebook being an "information overload" of nonsense. BOL BOL She & I would rather read about ppls' pets than random stuff hoomans post such as what type of coffee they drank that day. BOL BOL]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/775950 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:28:52 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/775950 Hi cutie pies! The weather today was incredible! Spring time fun - at a playground near down ... slide sand pooch smooches & licks, Halo ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/774968 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:10:26 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/774968 Something new fur-riends! I had the opportunity to ride in a swing! Have you pals ever been on ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/773690 Wed, 4 Apr 2012 23:52:23 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/773690 Stella & I took a trip to Independence park late yesterday afternoon w/ our hoomans. There was ... Stella & I took a trip to Independence park late yesterday afternoon w/ our hoomans. There was so much to see; small hoomans playing soccer, peeps bike riding, & so many hooman families together enjoying the weather. O'garsh! We even saw a dog in the distance that looked exactly like me! Same long legs, frame, white coat, same size small head w/ a confused / bored looking face + the doggie was wearing a chíc fuzzy pink harness! BFF was the first to point her out, & said "look! that dog looks exactly like Halo!" We just stood there. Staring at the dog. I thought to myself "-Uhhhh?? well let's go?..." My hoomans were busy talking amongst themselves so by the time they wanted to say hello to my look-a-like, the white dog was gone...oh well. G'nite pals, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/773588 Wed, 4 Apr 2012 07:40:11 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/773588 I found this pic of a man holding his daughter's dog after the fur was rescued from a home where ... dog after the fur was rescued from a home where the twister hit. My well wishes, thoughts & pawrayers go out to the furs & peeps out in the Arlington / Dallas / Ft Worth area. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/765738 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:30:07 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/765738 Hey cutie pies! Before my trip, I need to be updated on my vaccinations. Sooo, this afternoon I ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/765646 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:19:32 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/765646 Hi pals! Just stopping by really quickly to say that I miss each & efurry one of you all. I' ... miss each & efurry one of you all. I'll be going on a trip to Phoenix, Arizona tomorrow with my hoomans. I'm pawretty excited! BFF says we're gonna be staying in a hotel with our very own king sized bed! Yahoooo! I'm going to love doing zoomies on that bed. This li'l weekend getaway is a great opportunity for us to get up to speed on what's been happening with our pals on Dogster. BFF wishes she didn't have to work so much lately. According to her, she's got to work a lot & play with me less to put food in my bowl, treats in my tummy, toys in my toy basket - ya get the idea BOL! I hope efurryone is having an excellent week so far. xo Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/755215 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:53:40 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/755215 Two weeks ago BFF took me to Petsmart for a photo sesh w/ Santa Claws. My trips to Petsmart have ... Santa Claws. My trips to Petsmart have always been about food, no pictures. Honestly pals, I don't likes the camera (camera phones neither). The flashy box blinds my sensitive eyes. It makes me sad. Anywoof... At the entrance I was surprised when I spotted the jolly red man. I barked at him w/ my head low & tail wagging. I wanted to go inside the store, but BFF kept luring me next to Santa. I knew I was gonna be forced to do something I didn't wanna do. I made sad faces during my ahem, photoshoot. I didn't like the slippery floor neither. Hoomans tried to trick me w/ biscuits, a soft bed & praise but I made it clear w/ my head low & off to the side (not facing Santa) that I wasn't having fun. BOL I dunno why I made such a fuss b/c I didn't have a problem taking photos w/ Santa Claws last year. It took several snapshots before I was captured in a goofy, timeless photo w/ Santa Claws. *After the photo sesh, guess what happened next? No, I didn't pee on Santa BOL. BFF took me for a stroll down the dog food aisles. It was like a hooman's trip to Costco; sampling all the goodies while filling up your tummy!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/754583 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:41:59 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/754583 Indeed. Somehooman has been saying everyday that she's busy. Bull hokeypokey, she's been neg ... Ella, Coco Rose, & Puffy! Their sweet messages mean a lot!! Woofs, woofs to all our pals! MISS YOU!!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/749722 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:24:13 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/749722 & cold! I had a bath earlier this evening. Yesss, evening! What crazy person would give their ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/749458 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:32:17 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/749458 I has a new plush named Howliday Santa Sea lion. I've covered him with my stinky slobber & partia ... nylabone hollow stick & am currently enjoying myself in Cleo's bed. Hoomans say I'm too big for the bed. I beg to differ. What do you think pals, am I too big for this bed?]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/749266 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:39:02 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/749266 ...toot when you jump up or sit down? It's natural, is it not? I don't hear mine. I can't help ... toot when you jump up or sit down? It's natural, is it not? I don't hear mine. I can't help but wonder why it's funny to hoomans. Sure, us pups are filled with toot-tummies (during car rides, vet trips, bed time stories) & sometimes we randomly let out stinky ones or non-stinky toots. Hooman toots are stinkier than ours, wouldn't you agree pals?! BOL :) Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/748482 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 19:40:56 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/748482 Pups o'how I've missed you all dearly! Shame on me. I've missed out on so much... BFF & I are ... Stella & I jogging almost three times a week before she heads off to work. She securely tied a short leash to my harness so Stella can jog next to me. BOL Also, on October 8th, I went to a Dog Lover's fair at this cowhide-boots-foods-place. Yours truly was thee honorary Time Warner Mascot of the day. Most importantly, I was a very well behaved gal!! Pooch Smooches, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/738579 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:03:48 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/738579 You would think after intense games of tug / fetch / chase three times a day followed by morning ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/738329 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:28:32 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/738329 On Sunday, in honor of the lost loved ones from the tragic day of September 11th, many hoomans & ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/737855 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:10:12 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/737855 Pals! Today I went to a swim & splash event at Tobin pool. The event was hosted by our local hum ... Maxwell, Izzy & Louie. We didn't take much pictures today, but we definiwoofly will tomorrow. In dire need of floaties, Halo ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/737021 Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:37:41 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/737021 We pretended we didn't see that sign when we went to the baseball field at BFF's ol' high school. ... Stella, Cleo & I snuck onto the lush baseball field Sunday as well as this evening. It was nicely secured for our safety. I had a pawesome-esque time fetching my rope toy. The grass smelled nice & it was absowoofly tickly to my feetsies. We chased one another, sniffed around the perimeter, & as soon as it was too dark, we hopped back into the car to go home. I'm exhausted pals! I'm currently reading efurryone's pupdates & diaries. Sowee if we missed anyone's special day this weekend. Hope efurryone had an enjoyable three day weekend ♥, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/736386 Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:36:24 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/736386 Gift Store, you're not cool taking a million seconds to load. BOL In the mean time, Woofday sh ... Rossi & Julian HAPPY BIRTHDAY PALS! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/735932 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:52:40 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/735932 Early this morning, I was in a deep slumber. zZzzz-ing away, laying on my back w/ my limbs spraw ... Stella & I were going to take a quick trip to the dog park! We feel like VIP when we has the dog park all to ourselves. Anywoof, we were excited as we headed to the garage. We whimpered & our tails wagged happily as we were buckled inside the car. Stella & I had a pawesome time chasing tennis balls, sniffing the perimeter of the fenced park, running through mud, barking at other dogs arriving from the opposite side of the fence BOL. Why can't we have a backyard like the dog park? That would be a dream come true!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/734808 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:57:13 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/734808 This Saturday, this bar called Aceitunas Beer Garden is hosting Yappy Hour. They will be serving ... Yappy Hour. They will be serving hot dogs & hamburgers. $1 for every drink sold will go to the humane society. Sounds fun, right? Problem is, someone's complaining about the distance. It's on the other side of town. AHEM! Someone's too lazy to drive. Another thing, my hooman isn't much of a drink-er persay. Coca-cola, kool-aid & non-booze beverages are her thirst pawference. Don't tell her I barked this to you all, but she said if we encounter peeps / pups who cannot control their cocktails we'll be leaving ASAP. Hmmmmph, I guess that means I'm not shooting back any Salty Dog, Dog Biscuit nor Satan's Whiskers. We haven't decided if we're going fur sures. If we do, we'll let ya know how it goes. A round of cold H2O shots for everyone this Saturday, on meeee! ;) Wishing you all a safe & wonderfur weekend! Looking forward to Yappy Hour, Halo ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/734058 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:48:47 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/734058 Exciting news fur-riends! Last night I was among many honored four-legged furry guests at the cit ... Bark in the Park at Cohen Stadium. *25 cent hot dogs *Ppls brought their four legged companions *cuddling on the bleachers *ppl watching The stadium accommodated us pooches by laying out several kiddie pools for us to wade in. Pups, it was soooo hot at dark o'clock. I didn't go near the pools however. I didn't know what other stinky pup was in it BOL. :) I heeled nicely side by side w/ my hoomans; passing by smaller hoomans & their pups. I nose to nose-d w/ a sweet Rotty who wore a pawretty bandana. Here's a photobucket pic of me watching the game from my seat. Two seats behind me were two cute spectating Coco Roses! Their ewok hairs were nicely groomed & they wore these cutely decorated banadanas. I tried to say hello to them from afar. Here's a pic of me 'trying' to say: Hey Coco Roses look at me! The turn out was all right. It would have been nice to see dozens more ppls & their pooches. Nonetheless, I was satisfied I had plenty of tail wag & elbow room. I was a well-behaved girl too! All in all, it was a puptacular night! I ruff baseball games! Woofs woofs, Halo P.S. Additional Photobucket pictures of me at the game ♥ bleacher pup ♥ may I have some hot dog? ♥ outside the stadium]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/733652 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:18:35 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/733652 My companion is an activist for the Humane Society in our city. She shares events & enourages ppl ... The 10 Commandments From a Pet's Point of View by Stan Rawlinson 1. My life is likely to last 10 - 15 years; any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you adopt me. 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me; don't be impatient, short-tempered, or irritable. 3. Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back. Respect is earned, not given as an inalienable right. 4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment; I am not capable of understanding why. I only know I have been rejected. You have your work, entertainment, and friends, but I only have you. 5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice and tone. You only have to look at my tail. 6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it, and if it is cruel, it may affect me forever. 7. Please don't hit me. I can't hit back, but I can bite and scratch, and I really don't ever want to do that. 8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right foods or I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak. It may be I am just dog-tired. 9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort, and attention. 10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, regardless of what you do, I will always love you.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/733600 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:57:07 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/733600 Not the American rock band BOL, but my non-rapid eye movement & rapid eye movement is bizarre. ... non-rapid eye movement & rapid eye movement is bizarre. Evidently when BFF is watching me sleep & both my eyelids are half-way closed (w/ the third eyelids kinda showing) it's bizarr-o. I twitch a lot b/c I am dreaming of hopping through tall green grassy fields & chasing ♥ tennis balls. You know what's bizarre? When some hooman is watching me sleep! Studies have shown that puppies & old dogs tend to dream more than middle aged & adult dogs. [sarahsdogs.com] Hmmmph. Is this true for you my fur-riends? I have to disagree. I'm an adult dog. I dream all the time. So does Stella.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/733296 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:27:30 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/733296 *sigh* fleas! I thought they were gone?! We've tried using Chrome & also IE on our compooter; ... Izzy's photo. What's the cute factor? Can anyone tell me? Dogster, pawlease fix the fleas... w/ LOVE, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/733240 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:19:51 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/733240 Hello fur-riends. :) Not much has happened this week except for Monday when Stella left her pers ... Stella left her personalized chocolates on the carpet! In myyyy room! Ick. As soon as BFF opened the door, I bolted out of the room 'cus the smell was atrocious. BOL! I don't understand why Stella holds it when we're outside for saaaay twenty minutes prior to going back inside the house. She just goes at her convenience (sometimes). How can something so small drop sooo many packages of chocolates in one delivery? Your guess is as good as mine. Anywoof, my furavorite leopard stuffie lost his head yesterday. All I remember was one second I was playing tug w/ him & the next minute his head disconnected from his body. Poor stuffie.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/732196 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:29:28 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/732196 Hi Pals! TGIF. :P I likes playing tug-tug w/ my leopard stuffie. BFF says that particular pla ... Have any of you PALS done this before? To my toy-size pals w/ less vertical advantage, what do you do to get your Mums to play w/ you? Paws crossed that there are no more diary glitches. I wanna be able to read efurryones pupdates in my Pal Activity w/out seeing green dots. Have a fun weekend & stay cool, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/731884 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:16:40 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/731884 APBTs today, yay! :) I can take the day off today to lounge around, practice my cute derp fa ... APBTs today, yay! :) I can take the day off today to lounge around, practice my cute derp faces in the mirror, nap, chew my feet... I wish my hooman could take the day off w/ me too. At least we got to play an extreme game of fetch earlier. Pups, I am eggggshausted. Awooo-wooo, I hope this diary entry posts. xo, Halo]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/730962 Fri, 5 Aug 2011 10:53:48 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/730962 Last night before lights out, I was chewing my leopard stuffie on the bed busily destuffing the stu ... anal glands. BOL Do your Mums get grossed out too? BFF said "pee-yew all over my covers!?!?" as I kinda saturated the lime green bed cover w/ my 'scent.' BOL BOL! Ya know what I did next? I walked up to her as she was laying on her pillow & gave her a kiss BOL BOL!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/730369 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:15:08 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/730369 So PUPS, I enjoyed a fun nose game today. Prior to hide & go treat I watched BFF vacuum. I surrr ... hide & go treat I watched BFF vacuum. I surrrre likes watching the vacuum in motion. Usually I try to go after the vacuum. To bark at it. & to wrassle w/ it too. 'ShOOing' me away almost nevaah works. BOL However, treats work. I'm sure treats work for you pups too! So the hooman hid a few Blue Wilderness Duck recipe square treats in her room for me to find. I found those goodies fast. I also left some crumbs & slobber in those hiding spots. The more mess I make, the more BFF needs to clean. More cleaning = more games. I'm always one step ahead! Cheeeaa ;)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/730244 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:41:04 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/730244 Hey Pals! I'm thrilled not only because it's Friday (more play time & less crate time for me on ... iSqueak tennis balls from Petsmart. Just for me. Well, she got tiny ones as well for Stella & Cleo to play w/. She said that I go through appawoximately 300 hundred iSqueaks a year. Hmmmph. $1.99 x 300. That's almost $600, if not more. Furthermore, she said it's a waste of money. Why? 'Cus of all the li'l tennis balls destroyed at my paws BOL? She wishes I played more w/ my Chuck-it Balls. Well I get bored ppl! Sheesh. ;) Since I LOVE the tennis balls she will continue to buy them JUST b/c they make ME happy. Awh! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/730194 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:56:36 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/730194 BFF is a li'l peeved at the moment. She doesn't know whether it's her keying (BOL it is her slop ... Double Posting comments. Delete them if you must. Also, we apologize in advance for DP's. =/ Now the FUN part!!! Here's my Summer Tag & I was tagged by Stella: 1. WHERE DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT? -- every night in bed w/ BFF 2. DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME(S) THAT YOUR PAWRENTS CALL YOU? -- pup-pup, jujubees, T-Rex, gorgeous, HaloBalo 3. NOW THAT IT'S SUMMER, WILL YOU BE GETTING MORE COLD TREATS LIKE FROSTY PAWS, ICE CUBES OR ICE CREAM, ETC.? -- ice cream & more toys :) 4. NOW THAT SUMMER IS HERE, DO YOU HAVE A SWIMMING POOL YOU USE WHEN ITS HOT? -- We have a kiddie pool currently collecting dust in the shed. BOL. Also, it's monsoon season so we've been getting a lot of rain. I sometimes tread around when it sprinkles outside. 5. WHAT'S ONE THING YOU DO THAT DRIVES YOUR PAWRENTS CRAZY? -- jumping up during greetings. gotta knick that habit in the bud. ** I TAG thee adorable Lab Nelly! :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729902 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:20:06 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729902 Aside from my fish oil I started taking coconut oil. The smell is sooooo yummy! Also, thanks D ... blog. The coconut will help mez & my skin. :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729385 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:00:44 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729385 Do you PUPS burst into energy after a bath? I am a wild ball of fur after a nice warm theraputic ... wild ball of fur after a nice warm theraputic anti-fungal bath. I'll zoomie 100 times. I wonder why that is? BFF says that PUPS are not used to the cold sensation after a bath (as hoomans are after a shower) that's why we zoom all around causing havoc in the house; to get our hearts pumping & bodies warming up. I apologize in advance for BFF's non-steady hand. Here's me in action: bedroom zoomies. BOL ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729276 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:27:21 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729276 Stella's lion stuffie was a treat to play w/ today! I squeezed his bellay, drooled all over his f ... Stella's lion stuffie was a treat to play w/ today! I squeezed his bellay, drooled all over his frizzy lion's mane & carried him around by one arm. I can rip stuffies apart as fast as you can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. BOL! Poor lion. He has a small laceration right behind his left arm. You can see inside his arm - the frilly stuffs. Eww. It started to cook outside so I left him on the patio. In the sun. To bake. BOL.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729122 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:03:27 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729122 Thanks DOGSTER for selecting me as another Daily Diary PICK. All I can say is that I love shar ... DOGSTER for selecting me as another Daily Diary PICK. All I can say is that I love sharing my praise w/ my SWEETEST PALS & Angel Furs Over the Rainbow Bridge - they inspire me. As a Diary Pick praise, this morning BFF thought it would be NICE to take pictures of me with my new leopard stuffie...on my head. I'm not too fond of cameras b/c it zaps my eyes. Do your Mums put stuffies or tiaras on your noggin' & take pictures of you? Do you enjoy it? Here's my leopard & I. BOL]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729056 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:08:38 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/729056 Rawwwr. Guess what? My hooman's mum got me a compressed raw hide chewie & a new toy from Petsma ... stuffie & it was on sale! Uhhh, sale? Whatever that is, I woof my new leopard. The smell is furtastic! My slobber is all over it. I won't let it go. Stella got a lion. Cleo got a shark & a new collar. We steal one another's stuffies & try to hide them. Stella keeps trying to take my leopard. I'm going to hide upstairs so she will keep her paws off my stuffie. :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/728860 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:24:12 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/728860 Ok not apples, but specifically, toys! Dropping my tennis ball into the water dish is strange. S ... Can I get a li'l help here?" - is what I'm saying, duh lady. If no one wants to help me I'll get it out myself. Splashing water out is quite fun! What are your thoughts PALS? Is it strange? Any of you like to play bob for toys? My hooman says it's YUCKY since the ball becomes soaked + the sqwwweezing sound I make w/ the tennis ball in my teefies hurts her earsies. Suppawsoly the sound resembles that of a hooman scratchin' their nails down a chalkboard. Now that's plain ridiculous. What's so fun about that?!? Secretly, I get a kick out of my hooman's face when I repeat the same behavior. She's not amused & will say "stop doing that" & dumps the water out. HAH! I'll still take my ball & drop it back into the empty dish. BOL! =P]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/728791 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:11:24 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/728791 I has a new chewie. It's called a Nylabone Knot bone chewie. I'll gnaw on it if there's nothin' ... Nylabone Knot bone chewie. I'll gnaw on it if there's nothin' else to chew. The packaging said it comes w/ "natural" flavor, but ya know what pups? I don't taste a thing! I wish it had a taste; like bacon or better yet, filet de bœuf!!! Did I sound French? BOL, well I thought I can do a great French accent. BOL. In English - that's filet mignon. I likes the knot bone nonetheless. In the meantime, I'll get used to my chewie & continue to stick my nose in BFF's bag. Maybe I'll find a pot roast or sausage links in that bag someday.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/728634 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:57:45 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/728634 Earlier today I was doing what I LOVE - playing fetch. Sooo I chased my ball, it bounced off the ... fetch. Sooo I chased my ball, it bounced off the ground, ricocheted off the gazebo, then off a stationed potted plant & onto the landscaping pink rocks near a flimsy stand which supported a glass pot. I accidentally bumped into the stand as I turned around. The pot filled w/ pretty colorful flowersies tipped over & shattered. I didn't hear the crash of course BOL. I could see my hooman's jaw drop from a distance. I looked at her happily so she could see I did good by fetching my tennis ball. :) She came running towards me yapping something; "repotting the plant to rescue the flowers, yap, yap, yap...yap, yap." BOL I wonder if she'll go to Lowe's to find a new pot. I would love to go w/ her. Have any of you pals been to Lowe's? Wellllp, I'm going to watch my hooman do laundry. That usually bores me & I fall asleep. *yawn* G'nite! :D]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/728064 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:59:38 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/728064 A few customers walking out of the store giggled as they saw BFF carrying me from the parking lot ... here. (We brought home a new bag of Blue Wilderness kibble. Instead of Duck grub, me'z & the toy dogs are gonna chow on Salmon. We also took home the usual canned Duck & Chicken recipe as well as a few Salmon ones. mMmmmmmm. Before we left the store, I lead BFF down the food aisles where I helped myself to pieces of kibble on the floor. Kibble samples are my fur-avorite past-time! Sooo many flavors & smells!) :P]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/727926 Sat, 9 Jul 2011 01:56:33 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/727926 Great news pals! My earsies (especially the left ear) is red yeast free. The Surolan earsie dr ... Surolan earsie drops really kicked the red yeast out. Ya know what also helped me out? Thanks to my SWEETEST DOGSTER PALS, like Professor Chester & Louie for the well wishes which made me feel better! I still lick & gnaw my paws. *sigh* Enviornmental allergies are poop! The flower beds & potted plants outside in my backyard poop out pollen stuffs that stick to my feetsies. They are a major poop in the rear! Wait, I already said that! BOL! BOL! Well, at least no more horrendous earsies itching & scratching. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/727913 Fri, 8 Jul 2011 22:24:46 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/727913 So gramma hooman went to this place called Albertson's. When she returned home, she brought w/ ... Tres Gringas. I got this toy. I didn't know what to do w/ it at first. It smelled like BACON! mMmm. Stella also got one too. Hers is a lot smaller. I wanted her chewy. She wanted mine. So, we exchange chewies every now & then. :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726950 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:25:43 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726950 My li'l special needs. On this blessed day, you were whelped. It was not til Wednesday, August 5th ... play. haha. Fetch and food! Sheesh. You make me laugh so much thinking of all your quirky moments (digging the rose bed, zoomies, knocking down breakables and the baby gate just to look for me in the shower, sleeping on my chest at night, crotch muzzle punches, slobbery kisses). I am truly blessed to be owned by thee wackiest, brightest and cutest Pink Skin pit in the world. You're one high energy pooch that may never out grow the puppy stage. Nevertheless, that's what makes you an amazing companion. I am looking forward to sharing many more fun, wooferful puppy-filled years with you. Happy Birthday bestest buddy! ♡ Your Hooman ♡]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726525 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:42:03 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726525 Don't have a cow man! That's what I hear my hooman saying when she tosses my new toy. I like ... cow man! That's what I hear my hooman saying when she tosses my new toy. I like my new toy, but it doesn't beat my all time favorite-est toy, the Kong isqueak tennis ball. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726397 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:12:29 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726397 Pups, wanna see a short clip of me on youtube? We're working on the audio. (To cut out BFF's ... indoor fun]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726185 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:00:07 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726185 We're beating the heat w/ some indoor fun. A homemade agility course for me to fetch. In the l ... fetch. In the long hallway upstairs, BFF placed an ottoman in the door entrance. I do such a great job. I lovesss it. BFF cheers for me & claps when I hop over the stool like an equestrian show horse BOL! It tires me out so fast. Yet I can zoom back & forth down the hallway & jump over the ottoman a hundred times. Sometimes I like to cheat & go around the stool. No points deducted here. I receive kisses & praise when I bring the ball back to my hooman. ♥ =)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726000 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:30:27 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/726000 Recently, my nose has found its way inside my hooman's purse. One time, in band camp...errr wai ... peanut butter & chocolate chip, eeks!) cookies. You know what she did? She took the bag. She ate both cookies right in front of me - mind you, w/out sharing. GASP! **** face paw ***** A time before that, I found half of a delicious smelling Arby's sandwich in her bag when she went to use the hooman tinkle room. Needless to say, I inhaled it. She walked into the room, saw the sandwich paper, me licking my lips & asked why I ate her dinner (b/c she doesn't go & eat my food. Uh so?). My response...licking my lips & low tail wagging. ;)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/725625 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:16:38 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/725625 Shaking my head. Scratching my left ear. Grrrrrr. BFF said a trip to the vet's office was i ... pretty dog as well as well-behaved (if they only knew the real me, BOL!) I went to my usual vet clinic, but I saw a new face. Dr. Duchoqouette -- is my new doctor. I did very well; by totally forgetting my manners & jumping up on the vet to give kisses & licks. My ears were inspected, I gave a li'l shake then made my way to BFF for comfort. I was sent home w/ new heartgard, Oticlense & Surolan ear drops for the red yeast. I'm hoping that this treatment will help rid me of the symptoms of the awful earsies allergies. If, in fact I have food allergies, there is gonna be a lonnnng food trial ahead of me...]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/724594 Tue, 7 Jun 2011 09:03:19 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/724594 Memorial Day Weekend was super woofer fun! The limo service was quite a treat. BFF & I rode in ... Oprah & we spent 3 fur-filled days wrasslin', sharing water, & wrasslin' some more. Here's a video of us, check it out! :) WRASSLE WRASSLE PART 2]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/720735 Mon, 2 May 2011 10:09:39 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/720735 I'm waiting for a package from Dr Foster and Smith. Suppawsodely I will be receiving some goodie ... Dr Foster and Smith. Suppawsodely I will be receiving some goodies. BFF showed me a picture of one of my treats. She basically said the goodies are prevention and a good program for me to start.... This. What could this be? A kibble mini-spoon? Back scratcher? Anywoof, BFF has also ordered some glucosamine-pupamine basic care chews; to start on a road to healthy joints. She says doggies age fast within the first three years of their lives. What does that mean? Am I 345679 years old?!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/718633 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:15:54 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/718633 Please save them! Thank you Dogster for selecting me as another diary pick of the day! Before a ... PLEASE SAVE YOUR PRESSIES & send some love over to one of God's angels in heaven; sweet & adorable WYOMING, who recently was called by GOD, to walk over the rainbow bridge on 3/6/2011. Her diary from April 12th touched my heart! Please also see WY's Tribute Montage made by her mommy.....awwwwhiez! :) Thank you all darling pals in advance for viewing WY's video Montage.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/717690 Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:55:52 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/717690 Took a trip to my favorite place today! I did very well except at the check out line. I really ... chew. Woofs, woofs!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/716935 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:39:48 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/716935 Since bff has been workin' ten hours almost every day during the week, she doesn't want to leave ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/716146 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:19:12 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/716146 Hugs & pooch smooches are an every day thing from my hooman. Ahem a li'l too much if you ask me ... National Puppy Day! My hooman & I played tug, practiced sit stay commands too. She kept picking me up & walking around w/ me. :::scratching head::: To all my fellow pups, senior citizen doggies, & to the sweet doggies over the rainbow bridge - Happy National Puppy Dog Day!!!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/715080 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:33:16 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/715080 Dear diary, I was playing w/ the Santa stuffie, who's bite size (literally), from Petsmart's h ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/714963 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:53:16 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/714963 ....yes indeed! We took a different route today around the neighborhood. I need to wear a pron ... best friend uses it correctly. I respect the prongy training tool. Plus, it helps me focus - I heel correctly, don't pull & bff gives me a treat.) We practice sit & watch me's during our walkies. I see ppl waiting at the bus stop & immediately, I want to say hello; happily, staring hoping they'd notice me too. I want to meet & smell everyone!!!! All in alll, I had a VERY HAPPY & FUN walkies - bff was very proud of me.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/714326 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:11:01 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/714326 ....w/out joggie walkies?! How dare that hooman!!!!!! Best friend has been snoozin' in for the pa ... Best friend has been snoozin' in for the past two days. Aroooo to that! I've tried waking her up around 5am by moving around on the bed && staring at her; which I know creeps her out BOL. Her laaaaaazy bum doesn't get up, so I plop back down to sleep beside her. Anywoof, today she was at least generous enough to buy me two new balls from Petsmart. Gramma hooman watches over me during the evenings & feeds me dinner while BFF is at work. I'll be lookin' forward to tomorrow morning's joggie walkies. Paws crossed.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/714107 Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:53:19 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/714107 I've been doin very well on my joggie-walkies each morning. 6am is a tad too early to be up, b ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/713468 Wed, 2 Mar 2011 17:57:16 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/713468 OoOooo!!!! Check out my newest furry fur-riends. Sampson, Sakari & Darwin. Not only are they ... newest furry fur-riends. Sampson, Sakari & Darwin. Not only are they CUTIE PUP-TOOTIES, their Dogster photos make you wanna say awwwwhiez!! ♥ ;o) P.S. If you haven't already, request them as pupper pals. They're irresistibly cute.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/713466 Wed, 2 Mar 2011 17:43:48 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/713466 This morning best friend & I went jogging. I stillll need to work on my leash manners. BOL! I d ... best friend & I went jogging. I stillll need to work on my leash manners. BOL! I do well walking, but jogging next to my hooman is gonna take a lotttt of work. :) ♥ Now that I am twenty-one months, & full matured, I can run on concrete.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/712895 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:39:23 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/712895 This morning my hooman took me to Petsmart. Best friend is happy that I am relaxed & observant i ... Best friend is happy that I am relaxed & observant in the car (unlike the other two fou fous who whimper & get nervous BOL). I just sit there buckled up in my Easy Rider harness enjoyin' the ride & warm sunbeams. She bought me a new isqueak tennis ball & Blue Buffalo mini bars for training. Chicken & cheddar is scrumptoussss! ;D Afterwards, we went to the dog park. It was just me & my hooman in the empty dog park. For a short while, we played fetch & worked on down-stay/come obedience training. The reward for coming when signaled were those new chicken cheddar bars. mMmmm. P.S. Dogster generates an error each time we try to upload a new video, so here's my rough wrasslin' from yesterday.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/712814 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:23:09 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/712814 Stella & I did the cutest thing today! We were pooch smoochin one another. Best friend was too ... Stella & I did the cutest thing today! We were pooch smoochin one another. Best friend was too late w/ grabbin' her camera, but she was 'ooooing & awhing' at us; soooo very happy to see us layin' side by side lickin' one another's jowels, pooch smoochin' & just being pawfectionate w/ one another. Awh! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/712678 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:23:09 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/712678 Thank you pupper pals for your concerns. You all are super woofer sweet! Well, late last nite, ... BFF hopped over the rock wall & retrieved my ball. I lovvvve how I can get my hooman to do anything for me BOL! :D]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/712529 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:27:49 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/712529 Early this morning best friend & I were havin' some good ol' fun. I was chasin' the racquetbal ... best friend & I were havin' some good ol' fun. I was chasin' the racquetball as it bounced all over the backyard concrete. Thennnn, she bounced it a bit too hard & it went over the neighbor's rock wall. :( We don't talk to the neighbors at all. They're weird! I don't know if they even speak English, but every time one of my balls bounces over they don't throw it back until 4-5 days later. There's a Dalmation & a baby hot dog lookin' pup that lives there too. We never see 'em b/c their hoomans don't play w/ them outside like our hoomans. I hope they don't keep my ball. :(]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/711889 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:12:31 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/711889 That's what I look like! I've been mistaken for a greyhound, great dane & even an American bull ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/711796 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:29:05 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/711796 This afternoon Stella & I took a nap together next to BFF. I was really pooped from playin' tug ... Stella & I took a nap together next to BFF. I was really pooped from playin' tug, chase & fetch! I was in a deep sleep. So deep in fact that I began to do this silly leg liftin' - kicking my leg up in the air as if I was country dancin'. I don't recall such a thing! Yet, best friend took it upon herself to bark about it all over Dogster land through my diary entry. Sheesh. :D]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/711603 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:59:46 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/711603 Yay!!!! It's warm today. Can this day be anymore perfect? I'm takin' a nap in my crate tho. Wh ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710962 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:22:22 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710962 Met a BT named Loki today. She was in the big dogs' area while I was in the li'l dog's fenced are ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710870 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:13:02 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710870 Sleepin' at night is extremely cold!! The hoomans don't crank up the heat; conserving energy is ... best friend, I become restless each night. I need a snuggie or something soft to wear. Wait, what am I saying? I don't even like wearing doggie apparel!! I tend to rub my body all over the furniture like a cat. BOL! Warm weather, paw-leez paw-leez come soon!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710781 Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:33:58 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710781 Pupper pals, unfortunawoofly I have fallen behind on what's been happenin' w/ all of you wiggly ... Side note: they switched from PuppyT&T DSL to DirectPupTV to Time Barker cable. Best friend drives to the public libraries on her spare time; using the puppernet to see all your sweet li'l furry faces, view & comment as many diaries as she can, read your pupdates & type up my diaries. Miss you guys!! Pooch smooches [♥♥]]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710769 Wed, 9 Feb 2011 15:32:20 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710769 Best Friend & I were counting sheep when all of a sudden we awoke to a distressed hooman voice. ... Best Friend & I were counting sheep when all of a sudden we awoke to a distressed hooman voice. "They're gone, they're gone!! Help me find them!" Hooman gramma let the fou fous out of her sight. They escaped. BFF was very mad but remained calm. In a frenzy, she put me in my wire crate (by the way, I had to hold my pee for a long while b/c she was in a hurry to search for the missing fou fous). The fou fous were obviously left unattended in the backyard, and secondly Stella did not have her collar on. She is microchipped ready through a petID program system....blah blah blah, but who knows what could have happened... After a tireless search, the fou fous made it back to the house safely. I hope this teaches hooman gramma & grampa *never* again to leave the fou fous in the backyard without eagle eye supervision. We are like hooman kids. They wouldn't leave their hooman granddaughter out of their sights for a second, so they should do the same w/ thee doggies too! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710637 Tue, 8 Feb 2011 14:19:11 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710637 Sooooo.... BFF the forgetful hooman lost her DP subscription last year (appawrently she forgot t ... BFF the forgetful hooman lost her DP subscription last year (appawrently she forgot to update her new card's expiration date in pay pal). D'oh! We're startin' from scratch - I have lots more cute pix to upload to Dogster. Yesterday I met & somewhat played w/ a 1-year old lab named Lobo at the boring *yawn* doggie park. He didn't seem interested in me, nor did he wanna rough house. ;) He kept liftin' his leg.... Fast forward....BFF & I played fetch & practiced some obedience training yesterday. I also went to Petsmart *again* as well. I saw the finchies ...ooooh I also sniffed a moo-colored rat. The li'l critter was doggone cool in its li'l glass box. My li'l 'awa-oof' scared him tho...straight to his half donut hideaway...ooops! ;)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710243 Sat, 5 Feb 2011 15:19:04 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/710243 It has been a ruff week! Rollin' black outs, snow, and freezin' temperatures which cooped us up i ... BFF took me to play fetch. She also drove me to Petsmart. I met a cute dachsund who kept barking at me from a distance. We stopped then turned around to allow her to sniff me. We wagged our tails. I love small doggies!! :) We took a stroll through my favorite part of the store - dog food aisles! Kibble! ::crunch:: Kibble! ::crunch:: ::crunch:: I also watched the birdies in their glass boxes flutter around. It was amazing! I even let out a small "wah-oof" bark askin' them to come out & play w/ me!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/709646 Tue, 1 Feb 2011 17:00:01 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/709646 ...Wilderness Duck Recipe is thee new diet. It's quite tasty! Natural Balance Chicken was my ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/709472 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:25:04 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/709472 Saturday: Best friend took me to the new dog park early in the evening. It was chilly, brrrr. We ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/709187 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:58:17 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/709187 ...jeez! I guess my hooman gramma forgot that the smell of pan-fried ewwiez, oil, whatever co ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/709037 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:29:39 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/709037 Yesss, for the first time the tres gringas took a trip together to the new (not so exciting) dog ... new (not so exciting) dog park nearby. ...I wore my snazzy wool low rider harness buckled in the front seat.... The drive took five lonnng minutes. We jumped on the loop & got off two exits later...nevertheless we arrived safely & were ECSTATIC!! We had thee whole park to ourselves! Arf! El Paso isn't a dog friendly community; which is kind of a bummer. Pups don't mind tho! We make the best of what we have. Sure there's no shade, no cool watering fountains for us to lap up, nor is there a place for the hoomans to sit. What truly matters is being able to fly freely in the cool crisp air w/ the sunbeams warming my pink skin. I was very happy - sprinting across the dead grass, chasing the two fou-fous. Happy Furrrriday pupsters ♥ =P]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/708892 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:18:07 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/708892 ...â�¥ twiddling my paws while best friend updates my puppy profile at the library. Oooomph ::si ... STELLA has the runs! Ewwiez!! BOL]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/708683 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:38:56 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/708683 NOT! =) I get really cold at night. Last night, my best friend & I snuggled under the cover ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/708583 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:29:31 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/708583 ...paw-leeez come soon! Fetch out back is becoming redundant! *yawn* Miss fetch at the baseball ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/707409 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:29:35 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/707409 Guess who finally remembered their password? BOL! -♥♥♥- HAPPY NEW YEAR! ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/685407 Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:09:37 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/685407 Yesss....a diary from yours truly is long over due! Anywoof, I've been doing great! I've been ... Chuck it balls since I chewed up my other one. I'm now on Adult dog food. I haven't gone to my trainer in what seems like fur-ever. My obedience at home still continues tho...I missed all my pupper pals!!! Pooch smooches and kisses! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/679695 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:31:31 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/679695 Ruff! Ruff! I have been missing in action! I know pupper pals. =) My BFF has been outta tow ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/676316 Tue, 8 Jun 2010 21:25:19 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/676316 I had a bath. I smell just like a crisp apple. mMmmm. Bio-Groom is what my hooman uses on me. ... mMmmm. Bio-Groom is what my hooman uses on me. What kinna shampoo do all my pup pals use? ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/676091 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:44:49 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/676091 The Chuck it has been found! Someone, A'HEM!!!! I will not disclose this cooky, weirdo meanie h ... Chuck it has been found! Someone, A'HEM!!!! I will not disclose this cooky, weirdo meanie hooman's name, but I will tell you this hooman is supposed to be my fur-avorite hooman, whose raised me since I was a wee little 'lass --she had placed it inside the closet. Surely, to hide it from me! Well, she placed it on top of a suit case and forgot it was there. *eyes roll* As I was sitting bored in my crate twiddling my dew claws, I heard her say "there's the Chuck it!" After 3 whole days without my toy, I am now currently waiting patiently inside my crate for sunset so we can play fetch outside in the sticky, humid, hot weather.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/676077 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:07:48 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/676077 Since my Chuck it has disappeared, I am either too hot or too lazy to do anything, today! *Yawn ... new photo. Shocking isn't it? BOL!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/675967 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 20:54:45 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/675967 It was a ruff day for my hooman and I. We're unable to find my Chuck it ball. We couldn't play fe ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/675665 Sat, 5 Jun 2010 08:31:24 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/675665 Yay! Got to see my gal pal Chiplé. It was scorching yesterday at Album park's baseball f ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/675153 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:48:53 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/675153 More like x 50! I haven't had a play date with my dear fur-riend Chiplé in quite a while. ... Chiplé in quite a while. I really hope we get to play together again soon because I got alotta energy! My guardian and I have been playin' fetch everyday - even 3 times a day for an hour! We have even shaped my 'down' and 'down stay' commands during fetch. My guardian is very proud of me! She does this funny thing squeeeing and clapping her hands when I follow her hand signals and commands. =Þ]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/674495 Sun, 30 May 2010 13:07:12 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/674495 Pups! I just turned 11 months today. I've aged incredibly, BOL! BFF took the Tres Gringas ou ... SURPRISE! I'm 11 months! BOL! (*Sigh, I was so busy with the loofah that I didn't get to tear apart the unmentionables.) ;) She finally got up and we played fetch out in the backyard. Yay!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/674297 Sat, 29 May 2010 11:23:01 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/674297 Pictures, pictures! Snapshots of me and my best fur-riend. Chiplé and I Chiplé and I again Ch ... Chiplé and I Chiplé and I again Chiplé and I again, again! I rave about my fur-riend Chiplé - now there's a face to match the name. We met up for an early Saturday mornin' play date. Chiplé, my 1-year old+ pal didn't find any dead critters, however, she did notice a certain strange man. He was headed to the soccer field. I guess dogs do sense fear, because this guy was staring (AND I MEAN STARING) at us the entire time as we were sitting in the baseball field. There's just some doggies out there that are not fond of people staring. Chiplé went over to investigate him. He yelled at her in Spanish. Sheesh! She isn't human aggressive, nor dog aggressive. She just wanted to sniff him, but not in a challenging way. Anywoof, we had a pet-tacular time as always. It was gettin' hot by 8:45am so we bounced! Woof!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/674220 Sat, 29 May 2010 00:34:39 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/674220 HQ, thank you again for selecting me as today's dog diary pick. It was an honor as Diary of The ... dog diary pick. It was an honor as Diary of The Day on February 20, 2010 - which was many months ago. It is still an honor as DDP. DPP is just pawsome! I am very grrrrrrateful to have many caring, funny fur-riends. I adore my circle of Dogtser Pals! I'm going to sleep for a while...]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/674047 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:35:33 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/674047 Dogswell cage free duck breast strips! Nom nom nom nomz! Wait! Aren't all ducks cage free? The ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/673399 Mon, 24 May 2010 14:27:05 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/673399 After our fun chasin', tumblin' and barkin' at people walking close to our baseball field at Albu ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/673138 Sat, 22 May 2010 19:37:20 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/673138 ...is the smell of burning charcoal from outside or the pan fried/cooked aroma inside the kitchen ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672982 Fri, 21 May 2010 20:36:47 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672982 Chuck it. Chuck it. Chuck it again, pawleez! BFF and I played fetch all day inside the ho ... Chuck it. Chuck it. Chuck it again, pawleez! BFF and I played fetch all day inside the house, upstairs, out in the backyard. She must have chucked the ball at least 100 ♥ times! I can still keep going too, but she doesn't wan' play anymore, meh!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672745 Thu, 20 May 2010 10:49:41 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672745 Tremendous play date pups! I love my fur-avorite fur-riend Chiplé! At the park's baseball field ... Chiplé! At the park's baseball field, we ran off-leash and played our usual game of chase and tumble. Chiplé even pinned me down on my back and sat on me. The sprinklers came on. We were drenched and muddy. I can't get enough of chasin' Chiplé. She's fun to chase because she runs really fast then quickly switches directions . We took a break. The hoomans put our leashes on and we went for a stroll around the park. We also met a fireman named Augustine, who finished running 4 miles around the park with his 4-year old American Bulldog Blanca. She was all white and had freckles like me. She may have had a litter not too long ago because her boobies were saggy and boobie buttons wrinkled up like prunes. BOL! It was too obvious to overlook. As soon as we got home, BFF took me to the tub room for another cool water rinse from head to paw. (**BFF also wanted to say D'oh (like Homer Simpson)! She 'assumed' I had red yeast! In fact I have atopic dermatitis - saliva staining on my paws and other areas of my body. She is concerned that I may have an endocrine condition (hyperthyroidism which is extremely rare in dogs) because I'm not gaining any weight (not losing any thank woofness), but I still look like a Greyhound with my ribs obviously visible. I may have a bacterial infection (clinical signs for hyperthyroidism are ravenous appetite, hyperactivity apparent since I always want to play and restlessness) which developed into allergies and could be an underlying factor to an endocrine or auto immune problem. BFF is planning to take me to the vet and have my blood tested next Wednesday. She worries too much about me like most Moms do with their babies!!! Hopefully, it's nothing but seasonal allergies. Paws crossed.)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672587 Wed, 19 May 2010 09:41:33 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672587 « « « panting » » » hah, hah, hah hah, hah, hah! =þ Once Stella and I returned f ... Stella and I returned from our trip to the baseball field, where the grass was freshly sprinkled and muddy at R. McCord park, we were put int the tub together. We had our bellies and paws rinsed. After we were towel dried in the tub room, we gathered in the bedroom for more towel drying (dog smell BOL!) where the zoomies took over me! There wasn't much room, but I zoomied every where I could. I leaped onto the bed! I paused for a second, then leaped off the bed! I ran on the carpet, to one side of the bed, wall! So I slammed on the breaks! Turned around, then zoomied to the other side of the bed, wall! I jumped onto the bed, then leaped off. I did this silly string of zoomies at least six or seven times. BFF and Stella sat on the corner by the door watching me. I'ma take a nap now. Happy Hump Day efurryone!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672445 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:24:26 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672445 Red Yeast is going away! The Apple Cider Vinegar is remarkable. BFF can already see a small ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672015 Sat, 15 May 2010 19:40:36 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/672015 A bout of red yeast came out for the first time today. Since allergy season began I've experien ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/671717 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:33:27 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/671717 Chiplé and I had a another petacular play date at our fur-avorite park. We ran off-leash ... Chiplé and I had a another petacular play date at our fur-avorite park. We ran off-leash on the lush, freshly sprinkled baseball field, wrassled tumbled, and drained our wild puppy energy. Inside the baseball field, Chiplé found another dead critter; which resembled the shape and color of a dead-skinned rat. Chiplé's mom was so grossed out! Chiplé carried the big piece of hairy skin in her mouth like a prize. Her mom repeated 'drop it' over and over. BOL! After that ewwiez moment, we took frequent refreshment breaks, were leashed and walked together around the park with our hoomans, and set free to play again. Chiplé and I did great playing together! I also did a good job following her and allowing her to rest in the shade when she got tired. When it was time to go, we headed back to the dug out where our plastic bags and water jugs were. Chiplé's mom said 'oh, Halo is chewing on something purple.' BFF opened my mouth and out dropped a small plastic purple ninja.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/671564 Thu, 13 May 2010 10:51:08 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/671564 This morning before BFF went running, she gave me a kong filled with kibble and banana in my crat ... Smokehouse Beef Prime Slice ligament. I don't sit and chew the treat like a lady. I like to crunch, chew, crunch. BFF prefers to give me organic chemical-free treats. The prime slice label says it's 100% natural and freshly processed USDA meats. It doesn't say if the cattle were free range, but I don't have preference as long as the treats are nom nom nom yummy nommy in my tummy!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/671246 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:49:53 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/671246 ¤ ¤ Hiking! ¤ ¤ That is random! My guardian and her BFFs had brunch at IHOP and decided ... first hiking adventure was pawretty neat! Until I reach 18 months, I'm not supposed to do any rigorous activities. So my guardian and I went to the 'beginner's loop' (0.5 mile trail) while her BFFs went hiking up the steep mountains. Besides, it was my guardian and I's first hiking trip together, we wanted to be very careful. I wore my new gold white ¤ Ella's lead ¤ which was attached to my Easy-Walk harness. Once we completed the loop, we got into the truck, drove to the advanced hiking trails nearby and waited for the BFFs. I also had my pictures taken. Phew! I'm exhausted! =þ]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/671067 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:21:57 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/671067 I met up with my favorite pup Chiplé (the 1-year old gal that has a black mouth, looks like a b ... Chiplé (the 1-year old gal that has a black mouth, looks like a baby Mastiff mix with Boxer/Pit Bull) for another play date. We were at Spanaway Park. It was ours to run off-leash, roll around, and explore. º º º We wrassled in the baseball field. Chiplé stumbled upon a dead squirrel-rat critter in the grass near first base. She stopped to sniff it. She heard the hoomans (since I didn't hear it BOL) squeal 'no, ewww get away,' so we were lead to the opposite side of the baseball field. º º º Our hoomans walked over to the soccer field. My pal and & I followed, ran through mud, tasted some cat/tiny dog poo hidden in the grass (were told 'no' again BOL!), and continued our adventure. Chiplé loves to run. I loved chasing her. She tumbled and rolled. It was like that for an hour and a half with frequent H20 refreshment breaks. I playfully tugged her jowls. BFF said we needed breaks because I was being a tad pushy. She also said Chiplé became tired and that I needed to be polite; allowing efurryone to rest under the shade of the baby pine trees. º º º When Chiplé had laid down on the cool soft dirt, I'd lay next to her, nudge her mouth, she'd mouth my hind legs, and I'd dig up the dirt or lick her face so she can keep playing with me. º º º Moreover, BFF said I can play for hours. I am like the Energizer Bunny (without the marching band percussion drums of course). I can keep going, And going, And going, And going, ...you get the picture. BOL!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/670750 Sat, 8 May 2010 23:48:24 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/670750 Credits to: Trends Buzz Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobsâ�¦ since t ... Trends Buzz Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs… since the payment is pure LOVE. I'm blessed to have my Mommy, my Hooman Mommy (BFF), and my Hooman Grandmommy. Dog Bless all the hard-working Mothers in this world!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/670395 Thu, 6 May 2010 20:50:36 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/670395 Got a small blue wubba today. That is all.....yep. =Þ ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/670241 Wed, 5 May 2010 20:46:39 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/670241 Get a whiff of that! Wait! Clean. Frito chip fragrant-free toes? I miss my (on some days ... Get a whiff of that! Wait! Clean. Frito chip fragrant-free toes? I miss my (on some days Ritz crackers) frito chip-toes! It was my canine aromatherapy! Since spring arrived, I've been having itchy paw flare-ups (no red yeast though thank woofness). My guardian has been taking me everyday into the hooman tub room for diluted betadine solution feet baths. =/ I have an idea! I'll go and smell Stella's toes. =D]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/669995 Tue, 4 May 2010 14:51:18 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/669995 Yippeeeee! Obedience! We're attending weekly training sessions. Our goals are: #1 re-traini ... Pet Paradise, showed BFF and I basic and gentle methods of obedience training. I cannot emphasize this enough, but BFF needs more training than me! She has been confusing me all this time, BOL! Since I am excitable, a jumper, become easily distracted and quite the puller, I wear a prong collar during training. No harsh corrections here pups. This particular training tool worked great for me. Moreover, my training is filled with tons of positive affection and reinforcement. The trainer showed us how to properly use the prong and that timing is critical to redirect my focus. We have a long road of training ahead of us. =) We're looking forward to it plus a lot of homework! Week 1 at home - short 10 minute sessions on heeling followed by leashed fetch games. Have any of you Dogsters wore/trained with a prong before? Eventually, I will ween off the prong and will be able to use a regular flat collar; especially during walkies. Heel walkies is one of our other goals. I am currently using the Easy-Walk harness; which served as a crutch during walkies (to prevent me from pulling), however, wasn't as resourceful in training. Freddie advised for us to refrain from off-leash activity for a while. Hmmmmmph.......]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/669872 Mon, 3 May 2010 19:54:22 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/669872 I's slept with BFF under the covers Saturday after the K-9 walk, all day Sunday and even this ... short walkies down the street and on the street behind my home. Tomorrow I has an appointment with Freddie, a trainer at Pet Paradise. This place is a boarding facility and also trains the dogs for the border patrol. BFF wants to continue my training. As long as the methods are purely positive, we'll be making frequent trips to Pet Paradise. » » Tail Wags]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/669499 Sat, 1 May 2010 14:21:23 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/669499 Oh. My. Dog. What an enjoyable day! Click here for: Kiddie Pool Neo BFFs Me and my guar ... Kiddie Pool Neo BFFs Me and my guardian BFF scooped up Neo (named after Keanu Reeve's character in the movie Matrix =P) and her hooman BFF since college, Lisa. I was crated in the back of the four runner. I talked up a storm! Neo got to sit in the back seat with Lisa, and I didn't understand why he was able to sit up there. So I became vocal and very excited. As soon as we arrived at Cohen Stadium, I calmed down and took in the sight and smells. The grass felt great in between my toes. I met two Beagles, a few Yorkies, a Golden, a Dobie, and saw so many pooches! I even took a picture with Scooby Doo!! Raaawrf!! A few ladies came up to me to give me kisses and told me how gorgeous I was! I was also very well-behaved too! I did not jump on anyone like I usually do. I was attentive to BFF. Every time I sat close to Neo he would ahem, lick me my girly parts BOL! I simply wanted to play with Neo. I play-bowed, and tried to entice him. He chewed and kissed my ears. I guess he liked the taste of my sunscreen. I wasn't adopted from the HSEP, but Neo was - adopted by Lisa and her family in '99. He's a senior so I call him uncle Neo. The hoomans were given goodie bags filled with hooman paper stuff and a few organic dog treats. There were lots of tiny pups dressed up in little outfits BOL! There were fun contests for pooches and a fashion show too. We didn't participate rather, sat on the grass as spectators. Neo liked to put his paws inside the kiddie pools to drink. BOL! It was very cute! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/669422 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:25:58 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/669422 The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door... Dear Dogs and Cats: The dish ... Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest. The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you run. I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however, dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm. For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required. The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough. **Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door: TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS: (1) They live here. You don't. (2) If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture. (3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people. (4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly. Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they: (1) eat less, (2) don't ask for money all the time, (3) are easier to train, (4) normally come when called, (5) never ask to drive the car, (6) don't smoke or drink, (7) don't want to wear your clothes, (8) don't have to buy the latest fashions, (9) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and (10) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children...]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/668903 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:08:33 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/668903 Thank you HQ for selecting me as another Dog Diary Pick for Today's Diary Central. Also, than ... Thank you HQ for selecting me as another Dog Diary Pick for Today's Diary Central. Also, thank you to my pals! Woof woof! I am blessed to have such caring, sweet, funny and thoughtful Dogster Pals!! Pooch Smooches for efurryone! Slurp! Slurp! Mwah! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/668720 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:15:21 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/668720 ...can be seen in my photobook. Click here for my DADDY. I take after my mama. ... DADDY. I take after my mama.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/668705 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:25:45 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/668705 My guardian received a notification from my previous owners that my daddy recently passed away. ... Play hard at the rainbow bridge daddy. I love you! ♥ ♥ ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/668285 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:51:58 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/668285 BFF and I practiced counter-conditioning training for 15 minutes at a park near downtown. A spec ... Chiplé's cribbo for a play date. Our energy and play style match well together! It makes our hoomans very happy to see us play well! In the backyard we dug holes in the dirt, chased one another, took H2O refreshment breaks, wrestled and tug o'war with a stuffed lobster!! I'm in my crate now - falling asleep. I hope efurrypup is having a fur-tastic weekend!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667909 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:05:57 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667909 ..And my crazy butt chasing ducks and strugglin' to swim in the shallow part of Ascaráte lake! ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667635 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:25:51 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667635 Arf! Arf! Arf! ‹ ‹ ‹ TAIL WAGS › › › Thank you HQ for pi ... Thank you HQ for pickin' me as another Diary Pick! Thank you Dogster pals for droppin' by and sendin' me sweet paw-mails too. Random: I'm pawretty sure I'm allergic to Castor and Pollux Peanut Butter Chicken Treats. The PB makes my pawsies red and itchy. Can't let the PB treats go to waste so have my PB treats Dogsters. Get'em before they're gone. =)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667506 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:17:40 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667506 Air Dog Squeaker always wins! Today's trip to Petsmart entailed 'watch me's' and 'sits' before ... Air Dog Squeaker always wins! Today's trip to Petsmart entailed 'watch me's' and 'sits' before entering the store and more new toys! As I was strollin' down the dog food aisles for tasty kibble beneath the shelves - jus' waiting for me to munch them up - two senior ladies walked over to greet me. (I was very wiggly and minded my manners by not jumpin' on 'em BOL with redirected focus on my ziploc bag of canned chicken. Nomz!) The lady asked what kinna dog I was and said I am a very pretty looking dog. Awhgawrsh! ;) No check out counter surfin' today either, tee-hee-hee. I was a good girl. The hooman check out guy said I did very well listening to my guardian. I still had the wiggles though. Anyway, back to the kibble. Variety is great! mMmmmMmmm. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667362 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:37:22 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667362 I has more ¤freckles¤ under my belly! Quarter size ¤freckles¤ on me! If I ge ... freckles¤ under my belly! Quarter size ¤freckles¤ on me! If I get anymore of these ¤freckles¤ Ima look like a Dalmation. =/ Hoomans tend to think Ima Dalmation or an American Bulldog jus because I'm white. Nope, I'm none of those. =) I'm ador-a-bull! My momma dog is covered in black ¤freckles¤ plus she is white with large black spots like a Holstein cow. Papa dog is all black. I wonder if my littermates have ¤freckles¤ like me too...]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667156 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:57:15 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/667156 Not me and my ball playoffs. =/ NBA playoffs? It's a beautiful day. Crisp cool, fresh air ... So not right. For an hour now, I've brought the ball to her, jumped on top of the sofa, barked and barked at her! I hope these playoffs things don't last fur-ever. Fetch is much more important than anything else if ya ask me! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666832 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:30:46 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666832 Thanks HQ for selecting me as another one of today's Diary Pick! You guys rock and roll! =) A ... Thanks HQ for selecting me as another one of today's Diary Pick! You guys rock and roll! =) Also, thank you to my fellow Dogster Pals for the sweet paw-mails, rosettes and compliments under my new photo! As a treat today, my guardian stuffed extra chopped apples in my kong along with kibble and canned food. mMmmMmm. Have a fur-bulous weekend everypup!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666621 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:50:33 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666621 Ran off-leash and played fetch at Marty Robbins park with my hooman. She then drove me to Pets ... new toys! I was well-behaved too! I calmly walked in with a smile on my face. I didn't pull on the leash, nor did I bark at the entrance. BFF was very proud of me. ♥ ♥ ♥ We strolled through the dog food aisles so I could treat myself. BOL. Then, we went to the toy aisle where I chose two Kong items; a squeaky wubba and a red bouncy ball. So there we were just browsin' for other toys and two hooman ladies came up to greet me with their male doggies; a black Lab and a brindle Boxer. I lowered my ears and did my submissive crouch. After a good whiff of each other, we parted ways. They were very handsome fellas! During check out, I peaked over the counter with my two front paws, then got 'off' by myself, and walked over to greet the check out hooman lady. I LOVE my new ball. ♥ ♥ ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666538 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:11:48 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666538 So after I had my teefies brushed tonight, the case of the zoomies took over me once again. ... case of the zoomies took over me once again. Oooooweeeee! I did zoomies (in that small doggone bedroom) all around the room, hopped onto the bed, then zoomied back down to the floor. BFF laughed, grabbed me in mid-zoomie, and carried me down the stairs. (A-paw-rently I make pitch fork marks on the floor so I need to be carried like a princess when I go to and from the first level woo-woof!) Once we were outside, I continued my zoomies. « pant » « pant » « pant » « pant » I am very tired now. =P Good night!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666220 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:58:25 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666220 Today, my special box arrived in the mail. Inside, was a blankie throw for me to sit on duri ... Doctors Foster and Smith - in chicken flava! I sniffed the box. My tail wagged. I jumped on the box. I pulled the taping off. Although I needed a little help from BFF with opening the box, I managed to drag the box to the sofa by myself, where I shredded one side of the box's flap. Thhhpuuuuh! Didnt taste too good. The teefiespaste, on the other hand, tastes good. MmmMmm. Chicken Flava.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666021 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:33:03 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/666021 as the wrecking ball. =/ BFF's mom said I'm too big and wiggly. Overly exuberant gets me i ... too big and wiggly. Overly exuberant gets me into trouble. I don't mean to knock things down when I'm playing outside in the backyard. Hidden in the landscaping were these tacky-looking fairy figurines which I forgot were there. Plus, I saw the patio umbrella for the first time since I was 9 weeks old. It spooked me out. I just need more training.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665862 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:01:48 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665862 Pups and hoomans met up around 5:45PM. Dexter looks like a Scottie/Norwich Terrier cross. He ... Dexter looks like a Scottie/Norwich Terrier cross. He's my former puppy classmate from Petsmart Puppy School. He's such a cute scrappy little 8-month old pup. He loved tugging on my floppy ears. I chased him. He flopped over on his back. His mom practiced 'come' when called command during play. My guardian made sure I practiced 'easy' with my little fur-riend and we took frequent breaks. About an hour later, I met an equally fun high energy pup, a 7 1/2 month old St.Bernard/Catahoula mix named Nipper. He was a rescue from Louisiana. By the time he arrived, I was already doggone tiiiiiired. Also, I met a small golden color 3-month old Husky/Lab mix named Morgan. It was puppy wrestle mania! I wrestled with Nipper. Dexter wrestled with Morgan. I fell asleep on the car ride home. I love fun, fun, puppy play time!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665771 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:54:30 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665771 You know the sound Chewbacca makes in the movie Star Wars? I'm doing that right now. =) ... Thanks again HQ for selecting me as one of today's diary picks. My guardian and I just got home from the baseball diamond. I had a splendid time playing fetch this morning. The cool, crisp air smelled nice and it was refreshing. The semi-moist spring grass felt marvelous in between my paws. It tickled. Later today, we may stop by Album park to meet up with Dexter my former puppy classmate and greet new pups and peeps. Off to take a nap. ZzzzzZzzzz.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665525 Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:38:02 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665525 Just arrived a couple of hours ago from a 20-25 minute adventure at the one and only El Paso dog ... Dexter, the small terrier mix, was already inside. He really likes to be chased and liked tugging on my ear. =) I met an Italian Greyhound, wearing a neat little circles 'outfit,' named Vixen. I reacquainted with Buddy the Beagle and his Chih mix companion. I also re-introduced myself to my favorite play mate Chiplé and her owner Moe. Chiplé and I are a perfect play match! Our energies and play style reflect one another. We mouthed, bounced around, and T-stanced. I plopped down and rolled over on my back (while Dexter nibbled my ear BOL!). It was a nice time! I'z even went behind the tree and left some chocolate for BFF to pick up. Mia arrived and I mouthed her too. After a few minutes, BFF noticed Cowboy the red nose pit and his owner enter the gate. BFF put my leash on. Needless to say, some hoomans do not like them. =( Dexter's mom and my BFF don't appreciate Cowboy's ruff play. 5 minutes passed and Cowboy and Chiplé got into a scuffle. It was nothing serious, but it was not very nice. They had to be separated. Cowboy's owner doesn't watch his dog and it seems as though Cowboy is always looking to challenge or ruff another doggie up at Album dog park. After that not so nice incident, Chiplé, Dexter and I had our leashes put on, furthermore, left the park with our hoomans. It was grrreat to see my puppy fur-riends again. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665275 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 13:27:31 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665275 (Obsessed tune by Mariah Carey) 'Why are youuu soo obbsessed with meee? Dog, I want to knooow? ... Obsessed. Pfffffft. Is this an odd behavior? I think not! I have been doing this since I was 4 months old. I'm sure my pupper pals would agree that their little idiosyncrasies are just as thoughtful as mine; no matter how obsessed (or amusing) it may seem to some. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665199 Tue, 6 Apr 2010 22:26:39 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/665199 as a naughty pup today! =P At the door entrance, I wiggled and waggled. I play bowed. I bark ... let me go, let me go! I want to sniff around paw-leeeeeeze!' What's the point of going to Petsmart if doggies can't run off-leash? ;) BFF worked on regaining my focus with my ziploc bag filled with canned food. Ha! It worked. She made me 'sit', 'down-stay' and 'watch me' in the dog food aisles. She picked up several cans of my favorite Organics chicken and placed them in her basket. At the the check out, I thought it would be real naughty of me to quickly put my paws up on the counter and peak over. Hmmmph, what were the hoomans doing with my canned food?!? Ah, I am definitely a work in progress.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/664810 Sun, 4 Apr 2010 21:32:53 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/664810 is my new favorite treat! Sweet. Delicious. Sweet. I have an idea! If only there was a can ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/664543 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 19:30:54 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/664543 I wish I had a whole one to myself! I watched my best friend eat a whole scrumptious slice of ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663980 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 07:31:13 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663980 Today's Diary Pick! On behalf of my typist, I'd like to thank HQ. Best friend and I are going ... Today's Diary Pick! On behalf of my typist, I'd like to thank HQ. Best friend and I are going to enjoy the nice cool cloudy day by playing fetch and eating extra doggie treats. I hope she doesn't eat any of my treats though. BOL! P.S. I'm grrrrateful to have amazing pup pals. I wouldn't have the ones I have if it wasn't for Ella. Special thanks to Ella for her kind woof and word of bark to her fur-riends. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663942 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:59:11 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663942 mMmmMm! • • happy tail &#8226 • As you all know, my guardian and I have be ... mMmmMm! • • happy tail • • As you all know, my guardian and I have been practicing ‘gentle’ with its corresponding hand signal. Rather than using the verbal command ‘gentle,’ she now says ‘easy.' BOL! I guess ‘gentle’ had too many syllables. It’s not like I can hear her anyway. • ROFL • My training for today was to gently take chunks of croissant from her mouth. I did it! She held a piece of the pastry in her mouth, showed me the ‘easy’ hand sign and I leaned over to sofly take the tid bit for me to eat. mMmmMm. Once each piece of pasty was in my tummy we practiced with Castor and Pollux Organic PB treats. mMmmMm. The treats smelled just like chicken and with PB flavor. I tenderly pulled each treat away with my front teeth. I love ‘easy’ training. Ruff! Ruff! =P]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663550 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:08:27 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663550 9 months. I turned 9 months today. Yay! Gah! I'm offically an obnoxious adolescent. A ... 9 months. I turned 9 months today. Yay! Gah! I'm offically an obnoxious adolescent. A happy-go-lucky one at that! Awh, my my puppy license expired when I turned 7-8 months of age. I wonder if it's possible to RENEW my puppy license, or get an extension at least! Awh, I may never grow out of my puppy stage. ♥ ♥ &hearts Oh dear. I will be 1-year old in June. Sweet caramel kibble! Where did the time go? P.S. Congrats to my pupper pal Sprocket for being Today's Doggie Diary of the Day! And Congrats to dollface Ella for being selected as one of Dogster's Top Diary Picks of Today! Woof! Woof! Woof!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663422 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:50:06 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663422 ...pigeons, o'my! Early this mornin' my guardian and I took a trip to the baseball diamond. ... zoomies. The amount of space I had to run free was fur-tastic! I enjoyed jumping, springing like a jack rabbit and sprinting around. We played fetch. I wasn't too interested. What really got my attention was those darn pigeons huddled together on the grass. «« Tail Wags »» I took pleasure runnin' right up and sprinting after them as they flew away. Even the ones that were already above me flapping their wings in the air, needed to be chased. =P Someday I'z get you pigeons. Someday! «« Waving Paw in the Air »»]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663312 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:11:45 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663312 Did something different today! Lunchtime, BFF rubbed a little of Avalon Organics Baby sunscree ... What's so unruly about mouthing the leash and tugging on it while we'z are walking? Hmmm?!? It's super duper fun! (BTW, I am unruly because I'z rather drain my energy playing fetch than loose leash walkies :::wink:::) We're going back to basics. I am being re-introduced, for a few minutes everyday, back into loose leash walkies. I am a high energy puppy, and I need to achieve the goal of good manners on a leash. As long as BFF's pockets are filled with my paw-vorite treats, I will do my best to follow her lead.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663155 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:22:57 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/663155 ..champ BOL! BFF took me real quick to the vet's clinic. I weigh 42 lbs. Any guesses where ... Any guesses where the weight goes? Perhaps my thighs? No. Perhaps my tummy? Nope. Aah yes. My big head. =D]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662948 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:28:27 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662948 81° Clear skies blowing sand and winds 30-45 MPH. I haven't the slightest doggone idea wh ... winds 30-45 MPH. I haven't the slightest doggone idea what that means, but BFF told me to write that down. We are taking a raincheck on Album dog park this afternoon. She said something about 'the joys of living near the mountains, allergies and sinuses.' What the woof does that mean? I want to play. I cannot emphasize that enough. Wind, sun, sleet, snow - I'll play in any weather. Phooey. I guesssssss I'll take a nap. I guesssssss I'll have to stay inside. I'll be anxiously awaiting social time tomorrow morning. ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662844 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:09:39 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662844 Had a pleasant and fun time at Album dog park this evening. I even re-introduced myself to Dexter ... Dexter, the small terrier mix, who was in my November puppy class. I also met Buddy the Beagle, and a 3-month old Chihuahua named Rocky. Hoomans thought it was funny when he mounted me'z head. I hopped backwards and didn't know what to do. BOL! It was a fun time meeting and romping with other puppies; a shaved Shetland sheep dog, an elderly Yorkie, a Boxer, Shiba Inu, and 2 Chih mixes. All and all a fur-bulous time except for a little scuffle with 6-month old Cowboy, the red nose pit bull. Here comes the rant. Mia, the yellow puppy Lab and I have played with Cowboy before. He is very rough. We had a scuffle, partly BFF's fault for having in her hand a ziploc bag filled with me'z dinner, and Cowboy's owner's fault for not watching his dog. In addition, his owner was no where nearby. Cowboy rudely stuck his face in and became aggressive trying to guard and snatch MYYY FOOD! He bared his teeth and lunged at me. I reacted, growled and lunged back at him. BFF had to hold him back. See, I'm not a greedy pup. I simply reacted to Cowboy which was not good either. I always share me'z food, toys - especially when BFF hand feeds me and Stella. Cowboy also pinned down Dexter, and his mom didn't like that. She repeated 'off, off' and Cowboy wouldn't let up. She tried scruffing Cowboy too. After a while Cowboy's owner finally stepped in and yanked him back while he was wearing his prong collar (btw prong collars are not permitted at the dog park, grrrrr!) Besides dog owners that do no pick up after their pup in public, one of BFF's pet peeves are rough pups at the dog park and their owners standing around not doing anything about it. Pit bulls already have a bad rap. It's quite a nuisance for everyone and everypup when a misbehaving pup (mounting and jowl-grabbing) causes drama at the dog park. Everypup is trying to politely sniff and socialize. It takes just one pup to ruin the fun. Grrrrr. Yet, me'z BFF stays positive and calm during times like that. Me'z blessed she always stands by to protect and guide me. Anywoof, me'z looking forward to another adventure tomorrow at Album. Can't wait to play with Mia and other pupsters. :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662612 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:46:45 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662612 Just a moment ago, the last of its kind - the household air Kong squeaker tennis ball - suffered ... Kong squeaker tennis ball - suffered annihilation. Not by the jaws of Stella, but by yours truly. There are other tennis balls, but not in my home. BFF has to travel to a far distant land to acquire more of these air Kong squeakers and to fulfill my tennis ball obsession. This obsession has a price. $1.99 to be exact. I have no idea what that means, but I hope BFF does not let me down. I also hope she captures not one, but a few hundred air Kong squeakers (it would be a dream come true). I'd be eternally grateful if she can gather them like this ---> Tennis Balls -♥- Pupper pals, should you have a tennis ball obsession similar to mine, paw-leeze feel free to paw-mail me. We can set up a play date and I can share me'z tennis balls with you. ;)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662266 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:15:26 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662266 Today, while I was in the tub enjoying the epsom salt soak, I experienced a new and very strange ... new and very strange thing! Me'z guardian stuck this soft bristly object in me'z chompers. She gently moved the object around me'z teefies. ::skweeshoo::: ::skweeshoo::: Invasive as it was, I really didn't mind. I even opened my jaws a little wider so she could get the back teefies. I also chomped on the 'skweeshoo' object a few times. Me'z guardian had saidz I need to have this 'skweeshoo' done to me everyday because it will give me kiss-a-bull canines. ♥ After a 10 minute epsom soak, she pat dried my feetsies with a towel. I bolted out of the tub room into the hooman sleeping room, and grabbed the Victoria's Secret bra on the bed. I chomped it. I chomped it again and shook me'z head. ARRRRRR. Bra in between my teefies. ARRRRRR. I'm such a funny and silly pup huh? I wasn't able to shake my head again since she took away the bra and gave me a sock. Bleh! I spat that out.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662024 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:05:52 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/662024 Theee adventures continue!!! I played with Mia again and with so many other pupsters! Every ... Mia again and with so many other pupsters! Everypup at the park was so sweet! There was: Devoe, the brindle spotted Pit Bull. Fred, 3-month old Bassett. Mac, 9-month old brindle coat English Bull dog. Two pugs. A red Chih mix. A mini Schnauzer. and a Wheaten Terrier mix. I really liked Mac! He has a huge head and his face is covered with wrinkles. He's still in tact. I smelled his bum, licked his wrinkles, tongue and enticed him to play. I play bowed, I bounced, but he was too hot. He stayed under the tree. Mia, the yellow Lab puppy, wrestled with me. Rrrrruff. ♥ After an hour and a half of playing, BFF took me home. Into the tub I went. BFF soaked my paws in epsom salt. She saidz I have a mild case of icky interdigital fungus thing. BFF read that this thing is common in Lab retrievers and English Bull dogs. Hmmmm. It didn't say Pit Bulls. Oh wellz. It must have developed from playing in the wet grass at Marty Robbins park. I may have also picked it up from Album. The whole dog park is covered in pebble rock landscape. I guess the city of El Paso could not afford dirt or grass. Wooo-wooo! Lately my pawsies have been red, itchy in between me'z toes and toe pads. BFF is treating my pawsies with bacitracin ointment after epsom salt soaks to alleviate the itchiness. I'm thankful me'z guardian loves me and takes good care of me; especially since I'm a sickly pup. :::ROFL::: ;)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/661869 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:55:19 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/661869 Dog-o-dog what a doggone pawsome day at the park! Went to Album again. BFF took me around 1PM. ... Nirvana, a 16-week Chocolate lab; Minnie, 7-month old Boxer; and Body, an 8-month fawn Chih mix. We'z were a Puppy Pack! It was just us four pups at the park having fun! Nirvana is such a cutie pup-tootie! I had a tennis ball in my mouth, so BFF gave her one to carry too. Nirvana and I both bounced around next to each other and climbed the A-frame. Everypup played nicely. :D We'z sniffed each others' bums. We'z followed one another over the A-frame. Once we'z were tired, we'z took cover in the shade under the A-frame. We'z pooch smooched one another and even shared water from the same bowls. Awh! ;)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/661738 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:12:38 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/661738 BFF and I played fetch in the backyard. Around 6PM she took me to Album dog park. Only two do ... Mia, the yellow lab puppy who I've played with before, ran right up to me. She caught me off guard and I let out a little growl. Or maybe she growled. One of us growled. Anywoof, she loves to be chased. Mia ran and ran around. I had the tennis ball in my mouth while we wrestled. She's a sweet and submissive pooch. Awh! The weather suddenly became unbearable. Playtime was cut short. It was extremely windy. Sand and dirt blew in our faces. We left home. BFF carried me into the tub which was filled with warm water. She washed my paws then rewarded me with a few NB potato and duck formula treats. Yum. =D]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/661497 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:18:01 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/661497 Congratulations to my Dogster pal Nina. I sent her virtual pooch smooches and licks today! I thi ... Nina. I sent her virtual pooch smooches and licks today! I think she is one of THE cutest doxies around. Her mom dresses her up in super duper adorable doxie outfits and takes really pawsome photography of Nina too. Woof ya Nina! CONGRATULATIONS!!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/661433 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:55:01 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/661433 Ah yes the dog park - controversy and debate. Hoomans and their pups take a risk strolling through ... Ah yes the dog park - controversy and debate. Hoomans and their pups take a risk strolling through these places. I am very blessed that BFF has and still continues to socialize me with hoomans and other furry fur-riends. "They" say pit bulls are one of THE dangerous dogs at the dog park. Not true at all. I am 8 months old, and I am a very submissive pooch at the dog park. I have learned proper play and social skills from my kind. Every now and then I'll run into a Tarzan dog. Nylah, a humane society rescue at 1 year 3 month old boxer/rhod mix who I've met once before, loves to rough house (of course I play rough too, but not in a dominating way) with me. Her newly adopted hoomans have had her about 2 months. Why she was abandoned by her previous owners and left at the shelter is unknown. Her hoomans said she had 3 days left until she was scheduled to go over the rainbow bridge. Often times she will target me (out of all the doggies at Album park). I don't know what it is about me that she loves. Maybe because I'm a special needs pup? Is it because I'm deaf? Or is it because I can take the pain and not fight back? She typically grabs my neck and scruff, puts me on my back then does the death shake. She did this a few times to me. Scary. Yes, I know. I may whine or 'yeep,' but I never retaliate. I am grateful to Nylah's owner for doing the right thing; each time Nylah shook me, he quickly stepped in to command Nylah to 'release' me. He would then he put her in time out. BFF and I have no hard feelings towards Nylah. After all, I generally go back for more punishment after her hooman pulls her away. Silly me! ;) Compliments of PBF and Stormi and Jack, the definition of a Tarzan dog. Tarzan – “Tarzan” is a phrase used to describe a dog that missed parts of their early socialization window, and honestly just doesn’t know how to interact with other dogs. He tries to play, and often winds up entangled in a scuffle due to his lack of play skills and misunderstood signals he gives off to the other dog. Traditionally, a well socialized dog will exhibit well pronounced play signals, such as play bow, hip check, t-stance, bouncy and loose body movements, and a wide open grin. A “Tarzan” dog, may only be able to replicate a couple of these, or maybe none at all, and will literally get “stuck” during play. They can be taught play behaviors with the use of operant conditioning, but the dog will never offer them in the proper play context. Often, the best option for these dogs are to limit social interaction with other dogs, and allow only supervised play sessions with another dog who has well developed skills and a forgiving nature. Not sure if I will be true to my word on this - I will continue to visit Album park or any other dog park until I am a year. After that it will only be scheduled play dates with trusted fur-riends. For now, BFF and I will stay sharp and wary of any Tarzan dogs.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/660917 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:10:53 PDT нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/660917 ...was the surprise the hoomans had for Cleo, Stella and I. We'z slept the whole trip up to Ariz ... Cleo, Stella and I. We'z slept the whole trip up to Arizona. Our trip was unfortunawoofly short, but it was a very nice time with the hoomans. We'z stayed and were crated in a pet-fur-riendly place. The best part about the trip was visiting fur-cousin Oprah Woofrey and her hooman's (my hooman auntie and uncle) home. Pictures of Oprah and me: Tiredz We want Doritos paw-lease Oprah Woofrey's place has lush green grass all around the complex. It felt good in between my toes. The environment was nice and open. I even saw hoomans walking their doggies. It was pet-tacular! I would woof to move to Phoenix. Arf! ♥]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/660353 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:12:05 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/660353 Stella, me and BFF went to the park for a game of fetch. Well, Stella doesn't fetch, but we playe ... Stella, me and BFF went to the park for a game of fetch. Well, Stella doesn't fetch, but we played. Stella and I grazed on the greeeeen grass. It tasted goods. BFF said there's a surprise for Stella and I. I wonders what it could be. Hmmmph. I won't be able to log-on nor write in the diary for a few days. As soon I find out what the surprise is, I will let all my pupper pals know. :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/660221 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:24:16 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/660221 the green racquetball! I have or shall I say my big mouth, has outgrown the dearz racquetball. ... favorite toy of all play time. Fur-ever. :( Moving on...as you pupperoos may know, I am partially deaf. However, being deaf doesn't mean doggies like me are a lost cause, nor lack drive and willingness to learn. As a matter of fact, I am one motivated pup. :D I am currently learning a new hand signal. Gentle -♥♥♥- A-paw-rently, my chomp is a tad too hard when BFF hand feeds me. Pffffffft. It pleases her when I perform this command. BFF claps and hoo-ha-hoorays. What a weird hooman. :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/659954 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:31:05 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/659954 Since I went #1 right on top of my green squeaker tennis ball, I gotz a new one. I already brokez ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/659329 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:16:24 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/659329 Went to the dog park around 11AM today. Nice and warm outside. BFF put some goopy white paste on ... don't like that white goopy stuff! Bleeeeh!! (Supposedly, this goop helps protect me'z pink skin, ears and nose from the sun's delightfully warmness .) Whelp, there were no other dogs or hoomans at the park. Boring! BFF took me through the agility tunnel. THEN! I noticed a hooman and her pup enter the gate. It was Chiplé! She looks like a baby mastiff. She's a rescue - she could be a pit/boxer/ mastiff mix with ginormous paws! Dog-o-dog it has been a couple of months since I had last seen her! She's 8 mos. just like meeeee! PUPPY POWER! :) We re-introduced ourselves and immediately started romping, mouthing, and chasing each other. We tired out fast. We took cover in the shade of the trees, laid down, and also rolled on our backs. BFF gave us H2O. After a cool refreshing drink, Chiplé and I went back to wrestling! My face was covered in dirt. Woof! Chiplé and I had a blast! Two adolescent hooman girls walked in. They wanted to play with the puppies. We ran over to greet them. BFF thought it was strange they walked in without parental supervision. Despite the fact that their parents were no where to be seen, everything went ok. Chiplé and I had kissed the two adolescent hoomans. We even followed them around the agility course. Chiplé's hooman said she was very happy that we'z got along so grrrrreat and we were THE the best of buddies! After an hour the pals had to leave, so we left back home too. Can't wait to see Chiplé again! Arf! :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/659159 Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:18:05 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/659159 ♣ I've been Tagged by ♥ Snow Angel ♥ ♣ Thank you dahling! She asked me. ... ♥ Snow Angel ♥ ♣ Thank you dahling! She asked me... Q.-Are you Irish? A.-My breed 'Terrier' is of English, Irish and Scottish descent. Q.-Do you and /or your family celebrate St. Patrick's Day? A.-Ima puppy so this will be my first time celebrating. Q.- How? A. -Wearing green! (If no one is wearing green, I will pinch them.) Q.-Will you wear Green? A.-Yes! Q.- What? A.- My martingale has green and I'll wear my St. Christopher charm from the Animal Rescue Site; it has green flecks too. Q.-Do you like Corned Beef and Cabbage? A.-Never had it, but I would woof to try some! Sounds doggone delicious! Q.-Do you believe in leprechauns? A.-Yes, they are magical little creatures. Q.-Why? A.-Because they bring luck and at the end of the rainbow, they have a pot of golden dog cookies. Plus, I want to sniff them leprechaunzies. ;) Q.-What would you like to find at the end of the rainbow? A.-Endless amounts of golden dog cookies, biscuits, chewy treats and golden bones! Thank you ♥ Snow Angel ♥ for the tag, that was fun! ♥ May the luck of the Irish bring you oodles and poodles of surprises! :) I would like to TAG a few fur-riends. If you don't have time to play, or would rather not play, that's totally fine. Oprah Woofrey | Jay Jay Jr. | Cleo Pawtra Bones | Stella Marie | Stud Muffin ♣♣♣ Here is what you have to do now. You need to copy and paste this entry into your diary. Please include these instructions. Also! Delete my answers and Tag fur-riends names and add yours. Be sure to mention or thank the fur-riend who Tagged you! You may need to send a message off to the fur-riend(s) you would like to Tag. You may copy and paste my original Paw Mail/ message I sent to you. You may also send your message in a Zealie. That's it! You may want to read your fur-riends Diary entries afterwards and thank them for playing. Have fun!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/658964 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:00:58 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/658964 Kibble at the crack of dawn! Nom nomz indeed! :) Me'z guardian was a lazy hooman this morning. ... Nom nomz indeed! :) Me'z guardian was a lazy hooman this morning. She hand fed me dry kibble (she didn't add the canned Organics chicken this time-phooey!) in bed. Me'z an aggressive swallower so I needz to be hand fed during meal times. Earlier, I chased Stella and also played with me'z favorite toy - the green racquetball. Me'z guardian tossed it around the room, it bounced and hit me'z left eye. I winced. Ouchies!! She ran over to check my eye. Jeepers, she pulled back my eyelids and examined the whole eyeball! I'm such an accident prone ::woo-woo-woof:: The eyeball is a-ok! So, she kissed me and hugged me. I picked up the ball and started playing again.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/658884 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:15:51 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/658884 The BFF was inspired by Ella and Ella's mom's biscuit baking and wanted to bake me some nom nomz ... The Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook from the Bubba Ross Biscuit Company. ...hmmmmph. Has anyone from Dogster used this book and its recipes? What's a doggone good site to find canine nom nomz recipes? BFF is on the laptop boxy thing. She's googling nom nomz recipes for me. I can't wait any longer for her to bake me cookie nom nomz. I will, in the meantime, head to my toy box and pull the white fuzzy stuffing from this stuffed animal. G'nite! :)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/657441 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:34:54 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/657441 BFF and I have had our paws full these paw few days. :) Tuesday, the vet saidz my gums are hea ... love. Woo-woof! Also, my fecal flotation came back negative. I gotz a clean bill of health - now I can start on my heartworm preventative.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/656650 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:47:37 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/656650 ...dental rinse. o-kay! so I have a little local swelling on my palate. Nothing serious, nor is ... ...dental rinse. o-kay! so I have a little local swelling on my palate. Nothing serious, nor is there any bleeding. The best friend and I traveled around the east side looking for this one thing; specifically with chlorhexidine. Ah! She worries too much. Besides, I have a follow-up appointment on Tuesday. The vet will be checking the sutures where my incisor was pulled. Anywoof, we'z went to two different Petsmarts nearz our home. Happy tail!!! The sight and smell of hoomans and their pooches was pawsome! I walked down each dog food aisle. I sniffed under the shelves for kibble. I hit the jackpot a few times. I ate a few tasty kibbles - nom nomz. I even saw my former puppy class instructor. I wiggled and kissed her. She saidz I got tall. After no luck finding a dental rinse, we'z went to Petsbarn. Nada. We'z arrived at Petland. I wasn't able to go inside. So I stayed in the car. I was nervous and wondering where the best friend had gone. It felt like eternity! She came back and had bought me the dental spray. She even bought Stella a new yellow bow for her hair. Once we'z were home, the best friend used a wet towel to wash my paws. I hopped right up on the couch and fell asleep.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/656387 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:38:21 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/656387 This morning while in bed, I woke up to the smell of the hoomans making breakfast. ::sniff::sni ... Dog Diary of the Day. SWEEEEET CARAMEL KIBBLE! Dogster is a doggone fun place to learn and network. Thank you HQ! Also, I received sweet, thoughtful comments and rosettes from Hoomans and Dogsters. Awwwgawrsh! You guys are doggone sweet! Thank you Nina and thank you fur-family of Daisy and Ella! Pooch smooches for Hoomans and Dogsters for dropping by to read my diary and your comments :) You guys are RUFF-RRR-RIFIC! Wellllp, I have had my breakfast. Me'z waiting on the sofa for me'z guardian to get ready so that we can leave the house for more socialization at the dog park. I have many more adventures to come. ..]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/656360 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:19:50 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/656360 Me'z and my guardian went to the dog park earlier this evening. It was another pawsome time! H ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/655911 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:54:26 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/655911 Yesterday at me'z new vet hospital, my permanent broken incisor was extracted. The new vet packed i ... My guardian was very proud and delighted at my approach. My head was down and I walked over to them. I smelled Nina, and then I lifted my leg so she could smell under my belly. The couple pet my head. Then I walked back to my guardian. More hoomans and their dogs/puppies walked in. So my guardian watched very closely. I met two Labs, a Min Pin, a blind Maltese, a 5 month old male red nose pit, and an Old English Sheepdog. It was a very nice time! Everyone played nicely except the 5 month old red nose pit who was trying to mount every dog. He was neutered, which was funny! Thank woofness he didn't try to mount me. I'm taking 1/2 a tablet of chewable Rimadyl twice a day. I'm a little restless. My best friend massages me and keeps giving me extra hugs and smooches. I sense she is feeling a little down because my mouth is sore. I'm eating ice chips and my guardian continues to hand feed me softened kibble. -All and all, I'm still the same'o me!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/655129 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:05:41 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/655129 I woke up really early this morning. I had my kibble breakfast and was ready to go back to bed. M ... second opinion on the pulp exposure on me'z broken incisor. My previous vet clinic did an ultrasonic dental scaling, but no tooth extraction as scheduled. This confused my guardian. She made an appointment this past Thursday to have my tooth pulled, but all they did was cleanedz all my teethz. And sooo to make a long story short, my guardian wanted to talk to a different veterinarian. She was concerned about me'z developing pulp-pull-plump-pulpitis in the future. So, I have an official tooth extraction with my new vet this Tuesday. So we'z walked into this new hospital place, and boy-o-boy there went my happy tail! My ears and head lowered. My nose went to work. My guardian gave me'z commands and treats to focus my attention on her. There was a bassett hound with his hooman family. He was waiting for nail grooming. From afar, I sniffed him. He smelled, o-kay. Then, my guardian gave me another surprise! -A trip to the local and only dog park in El Paso. It has been over 2 months. I met a 4 month old white German Shepard mix Bella, - 7 month old Shepard mix named Harley, - 3 month old chocolate Lab named Bailey, - reintroduced myself to 1 year old St. Bernard named Nana and Senior Shepard mix, who had a muzzle on, Chloe. My guardian took out 2 air kong squeaker tennis balls and threw them in a distance. Harley and I ran after them. Harley and I are the same age, but she was very possessive of my toy, and there were 2!!! She snarled and snapped at me! She left a long scratch on my pink skin white muzzle. Ouchiez! I walked away from her. I looked up for my guardian. Oh! One timez, she even stolez Bailey's squeaky bone. Harley's owner had to grab it from Harley's mouth and give it back to Bailey. Ever since she scratched me'z, I stayedz by my guardian, and looked up at her for reassurance. Very tired from running and playing with all the poochie girls. I had a very fun day. My guardian washed my paws. Now, time for nappies. ::::yawn::::]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/655016 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:15:59 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/655016 Or as they say in Spanish, Feliz Dia de San Valentin y Feliz Dia de la amistad! What would be mor ... Feliz Dia de San Valentin y Feliz Dia de la amistad! What would be more special than pooch smooches and doggone delicious cupcakes? Let me bark about it! It would be a dream come true to be this year’s Valentine to the young, dashing, and well-balanced fellow named Junior. Junior is a well known apprentice of Daddy and great teacher for his gift in helping others. I would love to meet Junior! I idolize him and want to accomplish the same goals as I get older. Junior and I would make a great pair! Moreover, I know we would have a pawsome time playing and retrieving. We are both pit bulls. My guardian likes to call me, ‘pet bull.’ I am a social dog, just like Junior. He gets along well with everybody, and so do I. My guardian did the right thing as a responsible ‘pet bull’ owner by socializing me as a puppy. I may be young and also deaf, but I am very bright, eager to learn, and my heart is as big as Texas. Pit bull history has been a debate. Yet, there’s no denying our history. Regardless of our past, we need to “live in the now.” We should pay tribute to our breed. As today’s pit bulls we are loyal, outstanding family pets, with immense athleticism and friendliness. As there are presumptions about pit bulls, there are also presumptions about deaf dogs. Deaf dogs are said to be difficult to train, have a tendency to be more aggressive than other dogs; especially around smaller pets, and are a ticking time bomb. Well, I am quite the opposite. In fact, I have a strong determination to learn, and I am full of happiness! To help me go about my day, my guardian uses hand signals, trains me daily and gives me lots of positive reinforcement (clapping, jackpots and hoorays!). I have even mastered basic commands and meal time rituals, which I surely think will impress Junior. My guardian has taught me that remaining calm is hitting the jackpot! Before meal time, I sit, wait patiently and make eye contact with my guardian. Then I am released to eat kibble. In addition to my friendly nature, I share my fur-ever home and respectfully play with smaller playmates Stella, the Maltese and Cleo the Pomeranian mix. I would love to share my heart with the well-balanced and joyful Junior. Happy Valentine’s Day Junior! Please click here to view Junior’s pack profile: Junior]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/654256 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:50:19 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/654256 This evening, my guardian received a paw-mail from HQ. It saidz that me'z and my family getzz a D ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/653779 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 15:30:45 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/653779 What is Super Bowl Sunday? Is it perhaps a SUPER Bowl full of kibble? Why do hoomans sit in f ... SUPER Bowl full of kibble? Why do hoomans sit in front of the 52" inch box? I don't seez anything special. Why do hoomans have food everywhere and not give me any? Oh wait a moment!!! My guardian just gave me a few pieces of chicken! Wooo-wooo! Oh! and some cooked carrots and a piece of cooked celery too! There's food everywhere! It smells too good! My guardian saidz she wishes that she could feed me a raw diet since it's close to nature, but until then kibble will do. Me'z don't care because I woof kibble. mMmmMm chicken. mMmmMm.]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/653578 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:44:02 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/653578 Me'z and my guardian napped this afternoon. When my guardian awoke, she did her usual mouth inspe ... nooose! She suspects it happened when me'z was playing ruff by the gazebo. Me'z don't feelz a thang. Me'z still woof to chase my racquetball. Me'z still want to play! My guardian is deeply worried that I'z might get an infection. She's been researching on the blackberry, and the laptop thing and pit bull advice from PBF.com. Finances are extremely tight, so my guardian hopes to find some help to pull my tooth. Oddly enough, me'z still recovering from my cough. The delta albaplex has helped me for 8 days now. Anywoof, we're going to the vet clinic on Monday or Tuesday. Cross your paws for me paweez!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/651539 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:47:56 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/651539 Uh oooh! I have a cough. Last night I wretched clear, foamy yucky stuff. Even with itchy throat, ... Uh oooh! I have a cough. Last night I wretched clear, foamy yucky stuff. Even with itchy throat, me'z still the same'o pittie! I woof to play, and me'z appetite is still the same too. Concerned that I may have the dreaded KC, my guardian said we should go to the vet clinic before lunch. Well, I let her drive this time. Woof, woof. Once we were at the clinic, we waited in the hooman-doggie area. Me'z never seen a CAT before. It was in a 2-tier crate. Me'z took one sniff and I barked, barked, and barked at the little critter. Anywoof, the vet tech who examined me said just like any other kid, who plays outside during the winter, me'z was bound to catch a bug. ::scratching head:: Unfortunatwoofly, that means no fetch or frizbee fun at the baseball field for a week or more! Ima miss fetch at the baseball field. On the brighter side, the vet tech said I do not have the dreadful KC. HAPPY TAIL!!! To help me feel a little better, the vet tech gave me a shot of antibiotics in the tooshie. She also sent me'z home with delta albaplex. Me'z need to take a nap - so tired from my trip to the vet. My guardian is giving me extra TLC. Plus, she bought me'z new pawsome doggie treats - Old Mother Hubbard p-nuttier treats, nom nomz!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/650865 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:18:18 PST нαâ��σ â�¡ ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1028998/diary/Tails_of_a_treasured_companion/650865 ...is me'z favorite game! Whether it's play time indoors or out at the baseball field, I woof to ... woof to fetch! MmmMmm the park has so many smells, and the grass makes me spring like a rabbit! Me'z learned to retrieve my air kong squeaker at 5 months old. My guardian claps her hands, jumps up and down with joy whenever I bring the tennis ball back to her. She's a strange hooman. When it's rainy & cold outside, we'z have to stay indoors. Me'z take my green racquetball out from my toy basket and takez it to my guardian. She likes to toss it around the house and make it bounce all over the place; which makes my fuzzy little head spin. I cause quite a riot chasing it and knocking down the wall hangings and baby gate, woof! woof!]]>