Category Archives: Schnauzers

Another Puppy Mill Girl Surprise

Posted on January 10, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope, our miniature schnauzer who was in an Amish puppy mill for five years, decided she wanted a walk and didn’t care if no one else wanted one. Hope started her “I want a walk” bark. Jake and Windy joined … Continue reading →

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Wiener Dogs Are Wonderful

Posted on January 5, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Even though Windy and Jake are the same breed, their personalities are different. Jake is more outgoing, Windy sedate. Jake can demand with a strong bark what he wants: treats, walks or attention. Windy, however, makes eyes at you while … Continue reading →

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Tummy Rubs Mean More Than Comfort

Posted on January 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Ah, what a life Jake has – no job, no mortgage and no worries. We take care of all that, and he can relax. When a dog shows you his tummy that tells you he accepts your authority. Also in … Continue reading →

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Dogs’ New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2010 by daysofourdogs

As I look toward 2011, here is what I think my furkids would resolve: Jake — take more naps. Hope — work on trust issues. Windy – plot to become the alpha dog. As for me, I plan to get … Continue reading →

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New Treats They Love

Posted on December 29, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Jake, Windy and Hope received some treats they really like. Grandma Lucy’s Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats look like little teddy bears and smell delicious. Yes, delicious. The blueberry ones smell like Pop Tarts. The bags are 14 ounces, and … Continue reading →

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Homemade Dog Cookies

Posted on December 28, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Here is a recipe for dog treats. I have not tried it yet, but Jake, Hope and Windy love them. Applesauce/Peanut Butter Dog Treats 6 cups of whole-wheat flour 10 cups of quick oatmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 cups … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts Galore

Posted on December 27, 2010 by daysofourdogs

The furkids made out like bandits this Christmas. Friends from Florida sent them a giant Pez container with dog treats. Friends from Tennessee sent them toys and bandanas. Hope’s foster mom sent homemade dog biscuits. (They look good enough to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Jake, Hope, Windy and their furparents wish you a Merry Christmas.

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Puppy Mill Girl Shows Her Smarts

Posted on December 21, 2010 by daysofourdogs

In spite of being in an Amish puppy mill for five years, Hope is an intelligent dog. This month we celebrate her being out of the mill for two years, and today she surprised me. We feed the furkids twice … Continue reading →

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Dogs Get Cabin Fever Too

Posted on December 16, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Yellowstone National Park is home to a few hundred wolves. I can’t believe my furkids are their distant cousins. Jake, Hope and Windy are getting cabin fever after a couple days with no walks and quick dashes out to the … Continue reading →

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