tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45162192161229925302012-01-08T16:58:44.364-06:00For People Who Love Their Dogs And Want To Talk About Them Once A Week.Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.comBlogger1911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-83914713760405484112012-01-05T18:30:00.000-06:002012-01-05T18:30:08.497-06:00

This blog was started back in 2007 by Paula and her Basset Hound Elise. I was asked back in August '09 if I would consider writing a post once a month with some other dog lovers. I have enjoyed helping to post here and to read other blogs that have linked in. I would also have to say I have learned a lot from all of you on dog ownership and care, gottten chuckles from the stories and incidents,

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One of the most endearing commercials you will see at this time of year is the one with the little girl, dressed in the Christmassy red night gown, who rushes down the stairs Christmas morning to find the gift she has wished for with all of her heart. A very cute puppy in a basket wearing a big red bow. While the wishing for such a gift may well be true (not to mention a great marketing

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I have to say I am a big softy when it comes to Christmas movies. I know I have watched A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, and of Course A Charlie Brown Christmas probably more then a 100 times each. I do not care for the remakes of A Christmas Story by the latest rising Hollywood star. Or any of the latest Hollywood spins on Christmas. In fact I was just commenting the other day that

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A STUMP FOR A TAIL You can't buy loyalty, they say I bought it though, the other day; You can't buy friendship, tried and true, Well just the same, I bought that too. I made my bid, and on the spot Bought love and faith and a whole job lot Of happiness, so all in all The purchase price was pretty small. I bought a single trusting heart, That gave devotion from the start. If you think these

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99 Walk11Happy DOT's, HoneyDew, Sampson, and Tina.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_Days is a great source of information about this subject. What do you and your hounds do to avoid the heat but keep their interest up. For HoneyDew, Sampson and I we take walks morning and/or evening, preferable in a well shaded area. Also one of their favorite treats is a ride in the car with the windows open and a stop at the local Tasty Freeze. Other than

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Prayer Every evening as I'm laying here in bed This tiny little prayer keeps running through my head God bless my mom and dad and bless my little pup. And look out for my brother when things aren't looking up And God, there's one more thing I wish that you could do Hope you don't mind me asking but please bless my computer too? Now I know that's not normal to bless a mother board But just listen

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Happy Dog 2 I’m a happy dog in a car Hope we’re not going far I walk up and down the back seat At each corner I’m rocked off my feet I’m a happy dog in a car I’m a happy dog in a car Zooming down miles of tar Sniffing around everywhere I know where we are by scents in the air I’m a happy dog in a car I’m a happy dog in a car I’m feeling well above par On the window I’m

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Sorry for the long hiatus! Life happens. And around here lots of life has been happening! HoneyDew, Sampson and I have missed you all and hope to catch up on all of your happenings real soon. We will be posting some spotlights on new pups who have found their forever homes, memorable milestones, and some rememberances soon. I leave you with a cute pic from one of my favorite sites http://

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My Dog by Robert William Service 'Twas in a pub just off the Strand When I was in my cups,There passed a bloke with in his handTwo tiny puling pups;And one was on me with a bound,Seeking to lick my face,And so I bought him for a poundAnd took him to my place. Three acres by the shore I own,A hut, a pint wood;And there for fifteen years aloneHe shared my solitude.It was his own, his only world,

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Orangutan and the Hound Happy DOT's, Tina, HoneyDew and Sampson too!

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A dog owns nothing, yet is seldom dissatisfied. ~ Irish Proverb And Happy Dogs on Thursday!

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Ok, sharing time...What is some of the things you have done for your pups that your friends say "only a crazy dog person" about you? Want to share your stories/pictures? Link In! Happy Dot's you all, Tina, HoneyDew and Sampson too!

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Whew, what a month! I am so sorry about the non-posting but I have been under the weather, with a bad case of the flu that my hubby brought home with him after an archery trip. I told him I really prefer chocolates! Anyway we hope you are all doing well and HoneyDew, Sampson and I can't wait to catch up with all of you! Happy DOT's, Tina.

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To all our furbuddies and their people... Sending love your way for Valentines Day! Another lesson we could learn from our pets. They shower us with unconditional love everyday, so to them every day is Valentines Day!

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All across the nation we have had some wild winter weather and it appears that we are in for another artic freeze in the next seven days (depending on where you are located, you may be experiencing this now!). Hang in there furbuddies, spring is on it's way, according to a local source in Puxatawney! But until then it might be a good idea for a refresher (and for some folks who don't usually have

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Headlines today in our local paper read... "Labrador Retriever named most popular dog in U.S." ...for the twentieth year in a row! Second place goes to the German Shepard, Yorkshire Terry is third, Beagle is fourth and the Golden Retriever is ranked fifth. Congratulations to all those breeds! However HoneyDew and Sampson feel there just may be a conspiracy going on due to press publication, and

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Came across this poem on the internet and thought it would be fitting in light of the passing of one of our DOT friends; Oh faithful dog, thou most blessed creature!That hath constant loyalty as thy finest feature.It seemeth to me most wondrous fair,To mark th'intelligence in thy thoughtful stare; And to note the fiercenees in thine eagle eye,Which thy calm repose upon my hearth doth belie.Thy

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My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am. ~Author Unknown We would like to congratulate Amanda and Joe on the new addition to their family, Rocky, a pitbull puppy rescue from the shelter. Amanda says they just absolutely adore the little guy and that he is a very smart puppy with housebreaking and getting along well with two older cats in the home. Also if you

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Ever wonder where you'd end up if you took your dog for a walk and never once pulled back on the leash? ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com Happy howling New Year! We are so excited to be starting out the New Year with all our Dogs on Thursday friends! Over the Holidays have been so busy and we have really missed out on catching up with everything, everyone has been upto. I am not sure who

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First things first... Happy Birthday Abigail! You can read about her here. I have a subscription to Dog Fancy and every month I enjoy reading the different articles about dog care, breeds, tips, etc. I have read many articles on winter exercise for dogs. Some as simple as just letting them run in the back yard for 15 minutes. Some as complicated (to me) as training for sled dog competitions.

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First up in the Spotlight, we want to say a belated Happy Birthday from all of us on DOT to Buckey of Bits and Pieces who turned a happy 15 years last Friday! If we have any newbies to the site here please leave a comment to introduce yourself and leave a link so we can get to know you! So over the past month we have introduced a kitten into the house. And some have wondered how to introduce a

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I received one picture for the DOT Costume parade and it was of beautiful Sydney submitted by Janet... Thank you Janet! HoneyDew and Sampson did not dress up this year as someone was under the weather but here was a pic from last year. As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, a time of reflection and thankfulness for blessings (I am sure our dogs fit in to the 'blessing' category) I would

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Happy Dog's On Thursday everyone! In my last post I had mentioned that we would have a birthday spotlight for everyone who submitted the information to me. Please click on the links below to stop by and visit them I know they would love the Happy wishes. Sissy and Gretchen at Don't Mess with My Tutu were celebrating Sissy's birthday and Gretchen's Gotcha Day. Sue's pack at the Portuguese

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A dog can express more with his tail in minutes than his owner can express with his tongue in hours. ~Anonymous~ In light of it being October, I thought once again you might all enjoy having another costume parade for our pups. If you are interested in participating, whether you dress them in full costume or just a bandana or bow, just send a pic and name of your pup to:  thegardener63ataol.com(

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Recently while planning our trip to see our son who lives in a different state than us, I came upon this link, Bring Fido. I found this very helpful as not only did it list the hotels in the area that accepted dogs, but also gave the nightly rate, pet fee, pet amenities at the hotel, and information such as off leash dog parks, dog beaches, interesting places to visit with your dog as well as

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Rally Obedience or Rally-O is a fun new sport where dogs and handlers negotiate a course of signs than give them directions on a specific maneuver or exercise to perform. Rally is a lot of fun in that you can talk to your dog and encourage him all you want while in the ring. This is in contrast to formal obedience competition where you can only give a command one time and no talking to your dog

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...unfortunately my main computer is down with the flu, jk, actually it is at my computer guys who assures me it can be fixed. This also means that for today no pictures are available and that this will be a very short post as the computer that I am on is archaic and extremely slow. HoneyDew and Sampson are away to a new groomer who opened her business at the beginning of our road and are having

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Hi everyone! Penny here, wishing everyone a happy Dogs on Thursday! Since we last barked, my family took me on vacation to Highlands, NC. We stayed in a wonderful pet friendly hotel.Here I am in my car seat... riding like a good girl. It was very interesting to be able to travel. The best thing about being in Highlands is that it was about 15 degrees cooler than where we live in Georgia. Wow

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Although this video was posted over a year ago, I hadn't seen it before this week and thought I would share it with you. Wasn't it awesome?! Happy Dog's on Thursday, Tina, HoneyDew and Sampson too.

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I frequently get asked if there is anything that will make a person's dog shed less. And the answer is no. There is not anything you can feed your dog, put on your dog, bathe your dog with, etc that will eliminate shedding. It's biologically impossible.Dog (and cat) hair grows in three phases: Anagen-the growing phase, Catagen-the in between phase, and Telogen-the resting phase. Telogen hairs are

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...enjoying the 'dog days of summer'. We hope you and your canine pals are finding ways to stay cool and making the most of the summer we have left. We are! We will be back with lots of pictures to share and will be looking forward to seeing yours too! In the meantime, Happy DOT's from Tina, HoneyDew and Sampson too!

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Penny here again. I know I'm preaching to the choir for all the folks who read this blog, but it's really nasty hot in most of the Northern Hemisphere right now. So remember those of us with heavy fur coats in this weather. Make sure we have lots of water and shade to stay in (if we're not ensconced in your houses).And please, please... don't leave us in the car!!!

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Hello everybody! Penny here, with this week's Dogs on Thursday! I hope everyone has had a good month since we last barked. I'm feeling much better and am back to my old bossy self. Here in the US, we celebrate our independence on July 4th. I was a tiny puppy last year, so I really didn't pay any attention to what was going on around me. I was pretty content to let Mom and Dad handle security.

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In my last post, I had requested that if anyone knows of, is involved in, or supports a fundraising event that benefits our canine friends to leave a comment and I will be happy to post it here in our forum. Here is today's in the spotlight submitted by Vivian and her son Henry... How this all started Henry is going to have the entire August off with no summer camp or pretty much anything

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This month I'm going to spend a little time explaining one of the more common and simple tests that your dog may need at some point in his or her life. This is one of my favorite tests to perform as it is quick, easy, and and give us important information!A fine needle aspirate or FNA is also known as a needle biopsy. This is a simple procedure that is no more painful to your pet than giving a

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In our area we have had several fundraisers recently for our local Humane Societies. In Crawford County there was the Barking Lot event... (My cousin Jonathon Southwick in the red shirt and Tikaani the Husky enjoying the event.) All different breeds, shapes, and sizes. "had a barking good time at the 4th annual Barking Lot Fundraiser. This event was sponsored by Palmiero Toyota, Dad's Products

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Penny here. I've been sick this month. Not to worry, because I'm ok now, but I want to alert you to what was wrong.I had some tummy troubles -- wasn't feeling so well and threw up several times. The last time had blood in it. Mom and Dad took me to the Emergency Vet. Mom was scared that I had Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE), which was something my brother Oscar had a number of times. I had

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Link sent in by Rose and MaggieMae. I wanted to share a bit of information with you all that I just found out. After having HoneyDew for going on 7 years, she has come down with her first bad ear infection. Ear infections are common with any drop ear dog but Bassets are very susceptible to them. The vet prescribed a course of antibiodics for her. I asked him if I get them at the regular

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In the past we have talked about routine blood testing. This month we will discuss a little about routine urine testing as it often goes hand in hand with blood testing.Although it can sometimes be a challenge to obtain a urine sample from your pet, it is a very important test, especially in older pets. It is ideal for your vet to evaluate a urine sample on your pet at the time of his or her

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Did you know:  In New Zealand, a dog named Tisha protected and raised orphaned rabbits.  In 1910, Jean the Bitagraph dog (a collie mix), became the first dog to star in American movie. Dog whiskers are called vibrissae. Located on the muzzle, above the eyes and below the jaws, vibrissae can sense very small changes in airflow.  According to legend, a dog named Soter was the only one of fifty

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Hi everyone! Penny here. Since the last time we barked, I've been on a vacation! I took my very first out of state trip with my pack. Mom and Dad were nervous about how I'd behave, but of course, a Princess has to be on her best behavior at all times with her subjects, so naturally, I put my best paw forward!We traveled by van from the Atlanta area (my home den) to Pigeon Forge, TN, where my

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How can I say this in a manner that won't offend or upset any of our readers? Maybe just by saying up front that this post is not to criticize but rather to educate anyone who comes across this page if they would happen to google puppies or dogs. It has happened again in our neighborhood where a person has gone to a pound and adopted a puppy only to surrender it to the same pound in less then

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-44322044262987409082010-05-13T01:47:00.001-05:002010-05-13T11:52:16.310-05:00

This post is about some of the more common disease of the eye seen in pets.Nuclear or Lenticular sclerosis is a normal age related change of the lens. This is what gives your older dog that hazy look in his eye. This causes no appreciable vision loss, is not a cataract and does not proceed to blindness.Cataracts are an opacity of the lens. They can be congenital, inherited, secondary to diabetes,

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Our apologies that this post is so late and a very quick one at that. Our grandma arrived from way down south somewhere so our mom is taken up with her and other human family! Grandma came with some treats, but she forgot to bring Izzy, so Sampson has been very cross with her. He even growls at her! Mom gives him time out in his kennel when he does this. I of course, have been Grandma's angel,

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-81407289761353479652010-04-29T13:12:00.003-05:002010-04-29T13:22:04.820-05:00

Hello!! Hope everyone is doing well! I know you haven't heard from me in a long while and so much has been going on! Work has been busy and life is going to be getting even busier.We recently found out that we are pregnant!! Yes, Jackjack and Abigail are going to have a human sibling! My due date is not until Nov, however, I have a lot to do before then and a lot on my plate. With saying

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-10532546340926221632010-04-24T14:05:00.002-05:002010-04-24T14:20:05.970-05:00

Hello all! Penny here for yet another late edition of Dogs on Thursday. I'm pondering whether or not to fire my typist, considering she's late getting my post up yet again. This time her excuse is that we have visitors here in the den -- some friends from out of town. Problem is that my typist also is responsible for my dinner, and I don't want to jeopardize the continuing stream of food and

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-6272153378074670052010-04-15T09:14:00.001-05:002010-05-06T14:24:47.987-05:00

Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends. ~Alexander Pope In our area, we have three local kennels available to board your pup at if you need to travel and cannot take them with you. I myself have only used the services of one of them on only one occasion, years ago, when my husband and I went to Canada. They are the old fashioned type of kennels that basically

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-67261756105507797922010-04-08T01:00:00.001-05:002010-04-08T12:34:56.596-05:00

Endocrine diseases are some of my least favorite topics. They can be confusing and complicated and hard for clients (and often veterinarians) to understand. Today I thought I would do an overview of some of the more common endocrine diseases in dogs in hopes that it might help someone better understand them, or what to be watching for in their own pet.HypothyroidismHypothyroidism is an

Nickinoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-19322130687513198222010-04-01T02:00:00.000-05:002010-04-01T02:00:03.978-05:00

Quote for today: You can't keep a good man down...or an over affectionate dog.-Anonymous Some of the great (and humerous) mysteries of dogdom: Why or what is it about a particular scent that determines/dictates that a dog rolls in it or pees on it? Why does time after time a dog eat grass only to throw it right back up? Why does a dog have to sniff over the same area to pee, every time it goes

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-11927069474364548772010-03-26T08:09:00.002-05:002010-03-26T08:23:12.464-05:00

Hello all! Penny here. Yeah, I'm late. My typist used the lame excuse that she's been doing taxes to try to get more money to buy me dog toys. Really. I deserve dog toys, treats, and everything else I can get. I'm a princess, after all.I'm now a year old. My birthday was March 12. Mom informs me that I'll no longer be able to use that "puppy" excuse for not listening to her when she tells

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-55818837785189949872010-03-18T09:55:00.001-05:002010-03-31T19:19:51.719-05:00

Only one photo was submitted but I think that you will agree this picture says it all! The picture was submitted by Kathy who says: "This is Lucy. The photo was actually taken Nov. 2008 but I hope that's ok. We are at the dog park and she found the muddiest part of it. It must have rained the day before. Yes, she had a shower before she was allowed back in the Jeep." Thanks for sharing your

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-78155819084683527362010-03-11T01:24:00.002-06:002010-03-11T08:13:04.652-06:00

Previously I wrote about senior wellness screening that your vet may want to perform on your pet. Today we are going to revisit senior wellness but from a "what can I dog at home?" perspective.1. Lump and Bump check: Once a month feel all over your dog, checking for new lumps that may be under or on the skin. Many of these may be benign age related changes but only a quick needle biopsy can tell

Nickinoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-68752120396806673402010-03-04T05:57:00.000-06:002010-03-04T05:57:50.266-06:00

We are in the home stretch now, as the first day of spring is only 16 days away! We are excited even though you know what comes with spring...MUD! To celebrate the season I thought it might be fun to have a photo "parade" of the muddiest pictures you may have of your pup(s). To participate, just email your pictures to me at thegardner63ataoldotcom by March 17th and the parade will be posted on

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-67220389228187847552010-02-25T00:01:00.003-06:002010-02-25T10:46:58.026-06:00

Hello everyone! Penny here again. Since I arfed at you last time about all the things I have to watch out for with my humans, I've found another. They call it "thunder". I call it a big booming noise that comes out of nowhere. Know what I did? I barked at it!! One of my very fiercest barking frenzies, if I do say so myself. Did the job and the thunder went away. My humans, however, were

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-800982474825438892010-02-18T08:42:00.001-06:002010-03-04T05:25:08.398-06:00

We would like to offer our congratulations to "Sadie" the Scottish Terrier for her Best in Show win, as well as all the dogs who placed in their Group category and Best in Breed. I for one know that my pups and I enjoyed watching the event unfold over the two night viewing. I think I would not make it as a judge as everyone would be going home with a big blue ribbon! Another group that deserves

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-62460446144491058042010-02-11T01:00:00.001-06:002010-02-11T10:06:54.098-06:00

As a vet I see far too many unwanted, genetically disastrous, randomly bred dogs. I created this handout to help explain to people the merits of responsible breeding and why to consider adoption from a reputable shelter. Feel free to share this information with others!The Truth About Dog Breeding and the Pet OverpopulationThere is a huge pet overpopulation problem in this country. Please

Nickinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-22566846172583713972010-02-04T05:52:00.002-06:002010-02-18T08:13:56.632-06:00

Things sure have changed in the last few years. Used to be if you saw a dog in a vehicle it was either the dog catcher's wagon or the bed of a farmer's pick-up. Now it is a common occurrence that our pals travel with us not just to the local dog park or hiking trail, but to work, vacation, etc. We want to have them with us and it's great for us and them. Now at least one automobile manufacturer

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-39690404966716541372010-01-28T00:01:00.001-06:002010-01-28T08:24:12.506-06:00

Hello everyone! Penny here. Hope everyone's having a good month and had a good New Year's celebration.I'm now 10 months old. According to some of the books my mom reads, I can be considered an adult dog. I'm here to tell you that I'm a Big Dog, regardless of what some may consider my diminutive size. At last weigh-in, I was 12.8 pounds of dachshund fury (ignore those people who maintain that

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-20303217041425858482010-01-21T01:00:00.003-06:002010-02-04T05:06:14.552-06:00

A fresh new year for all our DOT pals! Aren't you excited? Lots to see, do, and experience in the upcoming year! I know my hounds are looking forward to finding new trails to explore, new treats to taste, sniffs to experience, there's a new dog park that isn't too far away, well you get the drift...we are ready to get started! Plans are already in the making for some of our favorite doggy events

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-9558330409072231232010-01-14T15:12:00.003-06:002010-01-14T15:19:02.317-06:00

Sorry this is late. I've been wrapped up in repainting my bathroom. This month I'm going to list some things you need to be sure and ask about when your pet is having surgery. This is one of the areas that most pet owners fret the most over and making sure your vet us up on all best techniques and equipment helps to make sure your pet has a safe and comfortable experience.Pre-anesthetic

Nickinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-49749379461386703892010-01-08T08:06:00.002-06:002010-01-08T08:21:59.644-06:00

Sorry about the lack of post yesterday. Work has been a bit crazy this week and I've been getting off work late every day and going home and pretty much just vegging. Last night, my husband and I took the dogs for a long walk in the cold weather and they both had a great time!! My pups are loving this cold weather in FL! Today is 50 and that's the warmest it's been all week! It's supposed to

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-48265414481669472412009-12-31T12:20:00.003-06:002009-12-31T12:40:47.223-06:00

Hello! I almost forgot that today was the 5th Thursday and it's my week again! :) Hope everyone has had a wonderful Holiday season! Hope all your pups were safe during the Christmas break and that they are enjoying the extra time with you!For anyone who has contacted me and has not received a response or a public welcome, please contact me again at gnatchat(at)gmail(dot)com. I've been away

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-9433752978189539892009-12-24T00:01:00.003-06:002009-12-24T10:20:01.622-06:00

Hello everybody... Penny here! It's my very first Christmas. I can tell it's a big deal to my humans because they took me to get my picture made and put on cards they sent out to all their friends. They even signed my name to the card to let everyone know I'm part of the family now!My mom's helping me write this a few days before Thursday, which is Christmas Eve, because we'll be traveling to

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-72642996548748740582009-12-17T09:01:00.001-06:002010-01-20T16:16:35.877-06:00

I apologize for the delay in posting this morning. I had a minor emergency with one of the elderly ladies that I look after when her son is traveling-but all is well now. For a truly inspirational story for all dog lovers check this out! Honey Dew, Sampson and I hope you have a very enjoyable day, and remember the Reason for the Season! Merry Christmas! With puppylove, Tina, HoneyDew and

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-74907314473300135712009-12-10T00:01:00.001-06:002009-12-10T08:45:36.511-06:00

This month we are going to talk about the importance of dental care for your pet. First I'm listing several reasons why dental care is important...CosmeticCleaning your pet’s teeth involves removing all the tartar and then polishing them so that they will be pretty and white just like after you go to the dentist.　Better BreathThe tartar and plaque on your pet’s teeth is a major contributor to the

Nickinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-48548692937564451002009-12-03T20:08:00.005-06:002009-12-03T20:34:47.674-06:00

Hello to this week's late DOT post! Sorry about the late post but the day went away with me.So...for this week's post I wanted to share a new supplement that we have Jackjack on. As many of you may or may not know, Jackjack is my black lab that when he was about 3 years old got hit by a car. If you want to hear more details, please feel free to listen to the podcast episode in which I share

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-50667478144922464752009-11-26T00:01:00.005-06:002009-11-26T09:08:26.524-06:00

Hello everyone! Penny here, and I'd like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our US friends!Being only 8 months old, it's my first Thanksgiving, but my mom and dad have told me the proper thing to do is to consider the things that I'm thankful for.I'm thankful that I have a warm bed to sleep in and lots of food.I'm thankful that I have humans who love me and take care of me.I'm thankful for my

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-73074730804435695692009-11-19T08:38:00.002-06:002009-12-17T09:00:11.085-06:00

The greatest dog in the world...is a companion who does all but speak. He will be gay or serious; he will console you in your lowest moods. Ludwig Bemelman We are entering the time of year that in days of old was a time to rest, reflect, and give thanks. The harvest was put up, the stores for winter use was put away, all the hard work of spring and summer was completed. As the daylight hours

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-50240289128732711382009-11-12T08:34:00.002-06:002009-11-12T11:24:33.982-06:00

Sorry this is a bit late everyone-the pain meds from my oral surgery must have made me forgetful! Senior Wellness Pets are generally considered seniors when they reach the age of seven, although this can vary some with size and breed. Senior pets, like senior humans, need more visits to the doctor to make sure they stay healthy. In addition to twice yearly exams and annual blood screening, there

Nickinoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-42345031437544033992009-11-05T12:28:00.005-06:002009-11-05T12:44:29.796-06:00

Welcome to this week's DOT post!We have a couple new members this week. Please go over and welcome Gayle and Ella.This week's post I'm going to do some self promotion but only because I really would love you all to go listen to an interview I did with Tim from The Soap Shed about his Dirty Dawg Shampoo Bar!It's in Episode 37: SAFFtastic of my podcast about dogs, knitting, spinning, and my life

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-53622211282802915442009-10-29T14:38:00.008-05:002009-10-29T19:13:02.119-05:00

Hello, all! Penny here for the latest installment of Dogs on Thursday. I'm a little tardy... my mom got confused because she thought the 4th Thursday was today, but it was last week... and, since I'm a puppy, I can't take responsibility for such things. You know how it is.So Saturday is Halloween! Be sure to watch after all your pooches, because I hear that a lot of them get kind of spooked

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-54385020972146157592009-10-15T07:16:00.009-05:002009-10-15T08:18:31.757-05:00

Can you believe it is already October 15th? Halloween is only a little over two weeks away. I was reminded of this when checking out one of my favorite sites for my daily chuckle, and saw this picture:As many of us participate in the activities surrounding Halloween in one manner or the other whether actually dressing up our dogs or passing out treats to little goblins or princesses, I thought I

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-67628959446533061222009-10-08T00:01:00.001-05:002009-10-08T08:19:41.863-05:00

Annual Blood Screening For Your PetThis month we are going to talk a little about annual blood screens. This is a series of simple blood tests your vet would like to run on your pet at his or her annual examination. The older your pet becomes the more important and more comprehensive the bloood screening becomes. The tests included may vary from clinic to clinic but examples of them most common

Nickinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-38022141439790080682009-10-01T00:00:00.003-05:002009-10-01T08:03:07.618-05:00

Hi, and welcome to this week's Dogs on Thursday!We have a couple new members of our pack. Please go over and welcome Janet! If you would like to join us, please email me at gnatchat (at) gmail.comYesterday I came home to a wonderful surprise, I had received a book in the mail to review! I immediately sat down and read the intro and started flipping through the pages. I am really enjoying it

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-83226252890910327162009-09-24T00:01:00.004-05:002009-09-24T06:48:39.349-05:00

Hi Everybody! Penny here again for my monthly contribution to Dogs on Thursday. I hope that everyone's had a great month.As for me, it's been a big month here in our household. I had my 6 month birthday on the 12th -- yay me! -- but Mom said it was time to go to the vet and get fixed. I tried to tell her I wasn't broken, but she wasn't buying it. So this past Monday, she took me to see the

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-31543185037310834572009-09-17T06:00:00.001-05:002009-09-17T06:00:09.604-05:00

I know most of the "travel season" is behind some of you, for us however it seems it never ends with children, parents and relatives spread out all over the place. Take today for instance. We have arrived in North Carolina to visit my son and his girlfriend.My pups always look forward to the trips. They know something is up the moment we take the padding out of the kennel in preparation to

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-84658078727892611512009-09-10T01:45:00.002-05:002009-09-10T09:33:47.816-05:00

This month we are going to learn a little about heartworms. Heartworms are a serious parasite that all dog owners need to be aware of. Heartworms, in contrast to many intestinal parasites, are spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The larval stages are injected into your pet and mature over the next 4-6 months into adult worms that live in the heart and larger blood vessels leading to the

Nickinoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-71529195439433390172009-09-03T12:10:00.002-05:002009-09-03T12:16:21.062-05:00

Hello!! How has everyone been doing? My life has been insane but here we are...another thursday so let's talk dogs.First wanted to share that my dogs got to go swimming again and they had a BLAST! Jackjack totally is picking up on the jumping into the pool! You can check out pictures and footage over here.So, for today's post I wanted to talk about petfinder! I'm not sure everyone knows about

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-54048730355133850962009-08-27T08:11:00.006-05:002009-08-27T12:21:07.374-05:00

Hi everybody! It's Penny here, and me and my mom Jean are very excited to be talking to you about Dogs on Thursday. I figured, since I'm a dog (or at least that's what they tell me anyway), I'd give you my perspective on things. (Mom's helping by typing for me -- darn this lack of opposable thumbs!)I'm 24 weeks old today. Yay me!! And last weekend, I graduated from puppy kindergarten. Yay me

Jean in Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846133653704666843noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-64539072687804375202009-08-20T06:00:00.001-05:002009-09-16T20:48:34.739-05:00

Our perfect companions never have fewer then four feet.-----Colette----Let me take this opportunity, to openly confess here in front of you all, that I am...*gasp*...a dog person! I have been as far back as I can remember. Even when it wasn't cool to have a dog in the house, as a dog's place was outside in those days because well you know "dogs were dirty". My how things change!Most people get a

Tina.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01731601923165798268noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-38195801684960553682009-08-13T00:30:00.001-05:002009-08-13T00:30:00.397-05:00

Hi and Welcome to this week's DOT post!This week we are introducing Jean another wonderful person who stepped up to help out the DOT blog!"I'm Jean from Georgia, currently owned by Penny Jasmine (The Princess), who is a black and tan dappled dachshund puppy. By trade I'm a CPA who works to earn dog food and dog toys for The Princess, and when I'm not amusing her, I enjoy counted thread needlework

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-79714462288796535552009-08-06T08:08:00.002-05:002009-08-06T08:21:29.566-05:00

Hello and Welcome to this week's Dogs on Thursday's post!This week...another introduction!! Please go over and say hello and welcome to the team to Nicki!A little about me...I'm a small animal veterinarian working in southwest MO. I graduated from Univ of MO College of Vet Med in 2004. I spend most of my free time training dogs! But I also enjoy running, spending time outside, listening to

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-24100521480082048402009-07-30T14:34:00.002-05:002009-07-30T14:40:05.516-05:00

Sorry for the late DOT post today. Was hoping to get this up earlier but just have not had a chance today.Big welcome to Jacki. Welcome to our DOT pack!So today we are going to introduce one of our new helpers!! Tina is our first one to be introduced. This is what she has to say about herself.My name is Tina, wife of Kerry for 27 years, mother of 3 grown sons. Dog mom to our two basset hounds

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-14944616432408546592009-07-23T00:00:00.001-05:002009-07-23T10:25:36.083-05:00

Happy Dogs on Thursday to you. While I realize not all of our participants are knitters, many of you are. And while the contest I'm about to mention is for Ravelry members, (if you knit, spin, crochet, design patterns, etc., you should be a member!) I believe it is worded so that those of you who sew might also give it a go.CONTEST HEREIn short, if you happen to be (or become quickly?) a member

SissySeesnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-49776855774344880702009-07-16T07:39:00.006-05:002009-07-16T07:49:35.859-05:00

Hello DOT pack! How is everyone this week? Welcome to this week's DOT post!First off we have a new member Sharon this week. Please go over and give her a nice DOT hello.This week is going to be short and sweet...We are still looking for people to help out with this main blog. Please email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com if you would like to post at least once a month to this blog.So...this

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-5545889222046634112009-07-09T08:40:00.004-05:002009-07-09T08:51:18.054-05:00

Welcome to this week's DOT post. I first wanted to tell you about a little change in the DOT volunteers. It is sad but both Nichole and Sue have stepped down from posting on the main boards. They are both busy and we will miss them and I thank them so much for their help over the last couple months. They have added greatly to our main blog and I appreciate them for stepping up.This being said

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-82070387915261598132009-07-02T08:01:00.005-05:002009-07-02T08:48:08.155-05:00

Welcome to this weeks Dogs on Thursday post! We have a couple of new people on our dog roll! Please welcome Melly and Roslyn. Go over and give them a tail wagging hello!! :)For this week's post I wanted to talk about a book called Paws for Charity!"The Paws for Charity Art Book Project is a compilation of photography and artwork submitted by artists from the US, UK, and Canada. All the images

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-12001830503089088612009-06-25T00:00:00.003-05:002009-06-25T09:19:58.016-05:00

I must confess, I had another post planned for today, but something wonderful happened at our house, and I wanted to share it with you.Around our house, the Knight - my husband, also known to the fur-kids as Dadaw - has nail duty. He was raised in a home where shelties were raised too, so I suppose he learned to help trim the dogs' nails after he'd mastered trimming his own. In fact, it's not

SissySeesnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-59292424163548726552009-06-18T00:00:00.025-05:002009-06-18T06:52:28.316-05:00

One In three pets will get lost sometime in their lives. Those are terrifying statistics. Are you prepared? Have you taken all the important steps to keep your pet safe? Do you know what to do if your pet does get lost? It's important to know what to do and do it quickly to assure that your pet is one of the lucky ones.First, just as you carry ID when you leave the house, your pet should also

Suenoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-10483852836240074752009-06-11T00:05:00.002-05:002009-06-11T00:05:01.319-05:00

Hi all, happy Doggy Day! Its Nichole here once again and I regret to report that this will be my last article posting over here (no fear - esp you Sue! - you can still find me on my own blog, as well as in the world of Ravelry, Facebook, etc). I have made the tough decision to bow out of the little group that runs Dogs on Thursday (Chan, Sue and Nat will still be here), as in the past month I've

Nicholenoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-43644719021922501822009-06-04T07:43:00.003-05:002009-06-04T07:59:27.094-05:00

Welcome to this weeks Dogs on Thursday post.Please welcome two new members this week Cynthia and Rachael. Please go over to their blogs and welcome them to the group.Since summer has come to many of us I figured I would talk about travel sites. First off I hope that all your non-fur babies are all safe over the summer holidays. They will be out of school and this time of year makes me miss

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-71900684111166820812009-05-28T00:00:00.004-05:002009-05-28T07:59:18.695-05:00

Welcome to Dogs on Thursday! Today's post was inspired by a very cool site I discovered a while back, but hadn't used a lot until the last few days. You see, I'm vehicle shopping, a few months ahead of schedule. Like most of you, my dogs play a significant role in my decision, so I'm glad I remembered Dogcars.com. I'll leave you to explore it yourself, but three different reviewers cover a lot of

SissySeesnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-52991231077643090552009-05-21T00:00:00.009-05:002009-05-21T00:00:00.156-05:00

Welcome to Dogs On Thursday. Today we are turning the post over to Nicky who will introduce us to her Beagle family.Hello! My name is Nicky and I'm owned by the Dughallmor Beagles.....Snoop, Alfie, Rosie and Gabbi. We live in the North-East of Scotland, on the Moray Firth coast.I first got into this breed almost five years ago when, despite saying we'd never have another dog, we realized we

Suenoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-67357219720287115212009-05-14T00:00:00.015-05:002009-05-14T00:00:00.673-05:00

Welcome to Dogs On Thursday. Recently a lot of people have expressed an interest in dog agility. It's a wonderful way to combine teamwork and play with your dog, but although it looks like fun, there are certain rules and pieces of equipment that are unfamiliar to some of us.We are fortunate to have some members of DOT that compete in agility and have agreed to give us some information that may

Suenoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-61614006088910458582009-05-07T07:45:00.002-05:002009-05-07T08:25:19.441-05:00

Hi and welcome to this week's Dogs on Thursday post.This week I wanted to share an episode of the Dog Whisperer that's airing tomorrow. The following is the press release."DOG WHISPERER: INSIDE PUPPY MILLS Friday, May 8 at 9PM ET/PT http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/dog-whisperer/3736/Overview Dog Whisperer: Inside Puppy Mills exposes inhumane conditions at these factory-like

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-29076534884096586532009-04-30T08:35:00.002-05:002009-04-30T08:50:34.964-05:00

Sorry for the late posting, I swore this morning was Wed. :)Welcome to this week's Dog's on Thursday post! If you haven't joined are dog roll and would like to or if you have any questions or comments, please email me at gnatchat(at)gmail(dot)com.This week I wanted to mention a couple fun doggie blogs that I follow. These first two are related and if you aren't already reading them they are

Natalie Martinez Rushnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-48965466070564860382009-04-22T23:42:00.007-05:002009-04-23T00:14:01.888-05:00

What would a 100th post party be without a word from our founders?"Elise and I feel so honored that your want to post about us for the 100th post.Wow! 100 posts! That is amazing to me since I started this little dog blog as an excuse to talk more about my lovable dog Elise. I had no Idea then, that it would grow as big as it it is now nor that I would meet so many genuinely kind and lovely people

SissySeesnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-11014239441906536962009-04-16T00:00:00.007-05:002009-04-16T21:06:31.603-05:00

Congratulations to all of us. Dogs On Thursday has hitWe need to thank Paula for getting this group started and Natalie for giving her great backup. It takes a lot of work to manage a weekly blog group and keep it up to date and interesting to it's readers. As you can see, the membership list keeps growing and some terrific friendships have started here.Welcome our newest member Lisa and her

Suenoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516219216122992530.post-36968630729870367222009-04-09T00:01:00.007-05:002009-04-09T08:23:00.589-05:00

Hi everyone, its Nichole here again. Today we're going to talk a little bit about what's going on with the ASPCA, but first... We have a new member this week! Please wag on over and welcome Deb.Don't forget the Dogs on Thursday 100th post contest is in full swing! Many of you have already sent your links in to Natalie and your efforts are looking great...now, keep them coming!If you're looking

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