Monthly Archives: November 2010

Rainy Days Aren’t Dog Days

Posted on November 30, 2010 by daysofourdogs

It’s going to be a four-pad day. Early this morning Jake, Hope and Windy went out to the backyard. They were hesitant because they saw it was wet, but I convinced them it was not raining. For the rest of … Continue reading →

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Shopping Ideas for Dog Lovers

Posted on November 29, 2010 by daysofourdogs

With today being “Cyber Monday,” I have an online shopping suggestion. The Animal Rescue Site, http://tinyurl.com/26xhh4, has some great gifts for animal lovers. In addition, the site and its sponsors donate bowls of food to animal welfare and rescue organizations. … Continue reading →

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Food No-Noes for Dogs

Posted on November 24, 2010 by daysofourdogs

This Thanksgiving you will be tempted to share food with your dogs. Veterinarians and other experts say do not give dogs table scraps, but you know most of us will give them a bite or two. Please remember: No poultry … Continue reading →

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Shopping Finds for Dogs

Posted on November 23, 2010 by daysofourdogs

One nice thing about shopping for dogs is they don’t nag. This week at Target in the $1 area is plenty of Christmas dog toys and accessories. Dishes, small fleece blankets, sweaters and T-shirts were plentiful, not all at $1 … Continue reading →

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An App for Dog Lovers

Posted on November 22, 2010 by daysofourdogs

If you have an iPhone or iPod, I found an informative series of apps. Work’s Out has a breed series for 99 cents each. I downloaded “Schnauzers” and “Dachshunds” recently. On the first page of the app you get a … Continue reading →

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Lazy Dog

Posted on November 19, 2010 by daysofourdogs

  Windy is trying to become a con artist. On days I work at home and need to pass through our bedroom to get to the bathroom, Windy will follow, plop down, roll over and wag her tail—all the while … Continue reading →

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It’s a Mystery

Posted on November 18, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Out neighborhood has many dog lovers, most of whom are responsible. The problem is with the lax ones. A few days ago I was putting a flowerbed to rest for the winter. I knew I had to patrol the yard … Continue reading →

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Cuddle-Bunny Dogs

Posted on November 17, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Jake is my first dachshund. When my father died, there was no question Jake would have a home with us. We had a dachshund-terrier mix, who showed us some lovely wiener-dog traits, but Jake opened our eyes to all the … Continue reading →

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No Butts About It

Posted on November 16, 2010 by daysofourdogs

One of the little joys of living with dogs is waste management. When a dog has a bowel movement, some fluid is excreted from its anal sacs, which are on each side of the rectal opening. This gives a smell … Continue reading →

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Sister Dogs

Posted on November 15, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Windy prefers people to dogs. Hope prefers dogs to people. Yet somehow these two have bonded. Hope has been more accepting of Windy, whom we have had now for a little more than three months, than Jake has been. I … Continue reading →

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